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S763 ADS

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 ADS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 65,803 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,802 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,646 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,205 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,205 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 56,295 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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S763 ADS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S763 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 S763 ADS registered?

S763 ADS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S763 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S763 ADS shows 6 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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