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S757 FVC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 FVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,320 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,769 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rera exhaust pipe joint corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres cracking on edges

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

Rera exhaust pipe joint corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,550 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,238 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,046 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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S757 FVC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S757 FVC, 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 S757 FVC registered?

S757 FVC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S757 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S757 FVC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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