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S774 FRC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,640 mi
Last recorded115,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 FRC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,640 miles

NSR tyre getting low, and starting to persih around edge

osf tyre scrubbed on edges

slight diffusion on headlamp beam patter

Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,337 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,155 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,711 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,711 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,245 miles

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

N/S front tyre slightly perished ( cord not exposed)

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,096 miles

Some surface corrosion on components underside

Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,096 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some surface corrosion on components underside

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,521 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,609 miles

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

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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S774 FRC 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 69.2%.

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 S774 FRC, 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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S774 FRC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S774 FRC safe to buy?

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