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S837 AWW

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 AWW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 86,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,515 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 14 Jun 2011 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroding

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 4 Jun 2010 75,456 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection of sill

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jun 2010 75,456 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to sills not allowing a full inspection of sill

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,924 miles

both front wiperblades slightly smearing screen

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking

front to rear brake and fuel pipes run in plastic trunking

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside front seatbelt slight fluffing to edges

oil leaks gearbox area

rear wiperblade split

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear radius arm bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear radius arm bushes starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 18 Jun 2007 57,979 miles

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

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

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

both rear main suspension bushes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,979 miles

both rear main suspension bushes starting to perish

sill covers fitted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,400 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Covers fitted to inner wings and sills unable to fully check

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 45,145 miles

front and rear shocks damp

wipers smearing screen

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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S837 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S837 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 S837 AWW registered?

S837 AWW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S837 AWW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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