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S938 CWY

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 CWY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,520 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 77,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,407 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,627 miles

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

both front floors rusty

both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,439 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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S938 CWY is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S938 CWY, 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

How do I check the history of S938 CWY?

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What year was S938 CWY registered?

S938 CWY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S938 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S938 CWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S938 CWY have outstanding finance?

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