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S814 GJW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 GJW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres 3mm nsfrun flat damage/nsr 3mm/osr cracking in sidewall+tread 175/65/14h

exhaust corroded slight blow rear joint

Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,676 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front tyres 3mm nsfrun flat damage/nsr 3mm/osr cracking in sidewall+tread 175/65/14h

exhaust corroded slight blow rear joint

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,017 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,111 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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S814 GJW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S814 GJW, 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 S814 GJW registered?

S814 GJW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S814 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 GJW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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