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S775 AWW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

40,973 mi
Last recorded40,973 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 AWW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 40,973 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 40,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 94,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2009 94,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2008 88,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 88,504 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 82,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 82,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2006 75,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 75,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S775 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S775 AWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S775 AWW registered?

S775 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S775 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 AWW shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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