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S727 DYJ

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,601 mi
Last recorded104,601 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 DYJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 104,599 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,780 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR & NSR wheel archs corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers weak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,169 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f ving silver color

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,169 miles

o/s/f ving silver color

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,281 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 28 Sep 2012 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,856 miles

Front exhaust down pipe is deteriorating.

Rear CAT joint is leaking slightly.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 73,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust down pipe is deteriorating.

Rear CAT joint is leaking slightly.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,216 miles

Front exhaust down pipe minor leaks and is deteriorating.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,212 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust down pipe minor leaks and is deteriorating.

Puncture in nearside front tyre outer shoulder ( nail )

Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,886 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder and is leaking. ( 175/65 x 14 )

Fail 18 Nov 2009 61,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder and is leaking. ( 175/65 x 14 )

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,144 miles

front brake discs for surface corroison\exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2008 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs for surface corroison\exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,213 miles

both front tyres for inner tread wear

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,265 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 414?

Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
4,719
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
66,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,909
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,491
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,763
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 14,180
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,305
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S727 DYJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 71,596 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 414 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S727 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 414 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 414 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S727 DYJ registered?

S727 DYJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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