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S754 YOL

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,790 mi
Last recorded197,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 YOL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 197,790 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 197,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 185,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 168,957 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 168,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 153,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 119,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,596 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 106,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 94,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 94,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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S754 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S754 YOL, 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 S754 YOL registered?

S754 YOL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S754 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 YOL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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