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S785 FTV

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 FTV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,422 miles

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2008 86,826 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,232 miles

ref previous advisorys 423389696174

Fail 18 Jul 2006 78,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front indicators fading †heavey/perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †corrosion to various suspension comon ents †various brake hoses perrished †

danaage to wheel trims †rear silencer joint of exhaust system heavely corroded †radiator in poor condition †engine/gear box wet with oil

oil level low †outer sills covered in plastic trim †

uneven tread wear to both front tyres †unable to test rear seat belts due to obstruction on rear seats †minor dents scratches to various body pannels †throttle sticking

Pass 27 Jul 2005 64,870 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 64,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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S785 FTV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S785 FTV, 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 S785 FTV registered?

S785 FTV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S785 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 FTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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