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S824 FWL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,987 mi
Last recorded118,987 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 FWL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,987 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,376 miles

cv gaiters perished

os front to rear brake pipe rusty

play in nsf track rod end

Fail 18 Apr 2011 113,375 miles

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

cv gaiters perished

os front to rear brake pipe rusty

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2010 107,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binds

Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,113 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,128 miles

both front tyres low on tread. †near side rear tyre near legal limit and worn on inner edge. †off side front brake pipe corroded. †near side rear foot brake performance slightly low

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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S824 FWL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S824 FWL, 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 S824 FWL registered?

S824 FWL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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