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S752 DDV

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 DDV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,384 miles

Corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/front door handle loose

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,536 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,458 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,148 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,144 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

slight oil leaks....radiator in poor condition....middle/rear exhaust corroded....

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,432 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,367 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,362 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front tyres close to limit †advise p.a.s 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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S752 DDV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S752 DDV, 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 S752 DDV registered?

S752 DDV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S752 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 DDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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