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S792 AWW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 AWW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 96,228 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s headlamp aim poor

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,453 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fan belt detiroted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fan belt detiroted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,305 miles

n/s front outer c.v boot perished

o/s front outer c.v boot perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front outer c.v boot perished

o/s front outer c.v boot perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,871 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 92,870 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 91,456 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,466 miles

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

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

rear brake hoses getting corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,455 miles

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

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

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

rear brake hoses getting corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 86,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,199 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 82,602 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,672 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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S792 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S792 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.

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What year was S792 AWW registered?

S792 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S792 AWW safe to buy?

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