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S729 MCY

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 MCY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,620 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 8,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,906 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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S729 MCY is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S729 MCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S729 MCY registered?

S729 MCY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S729 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 MCY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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