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S827 DHW

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 DHW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 131,985 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 131,905 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 115,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 109,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 85,511 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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S827 DHW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S827 DHW, 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 S827 DHW registered?

S827 DHW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S827 DHW safe to buy?

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