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S747 ADS

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 ADS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,509 miles

2x front discs pitted/corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake imbalance at 22%

front bumper damaged

n/s/f brake dust shield corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on tread

o/s/r radius arm bush splitting/torn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2009 76,509 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brake imbalance at 22%

front bumper damaged

n/s/f brake dust shield corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on tread

2x front discs pitted/corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r radius arm bush splitting/torn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 73,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 71,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 65,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,064 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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S747 ADS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S747 ADS, 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 S747 ADS registered?

S747 ADS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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