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S730 DFE

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,670 mi
Last recorded98,670 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 DFE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,670 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 92,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,177 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,998 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 70,593 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules

slight corrosion various places under vehicle and on components

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2008 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules

slight corrosion various places under vehicle and on components

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,588 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,559 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)

nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2005 59,362 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2005 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

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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S730 DFE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S730 DFE, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S730 DFE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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