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S745 VAO

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 VAO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 71,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,199 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers front seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight power steering leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,174 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,174 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,240 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,090 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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S745 VAO is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S745 VAO, 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 S745 VAO registered?

S745 VAO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S745 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S745 VAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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