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S947 XAX

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,625 mi
Last recorded136,625 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 XAX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 136,625 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 136,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,078 miles

damage to nsr lamp unit-not showing white light to rear

front brakes rusty

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2012 129,078 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to nsr lamp unit-not showing white light to rear

front brakes rusty

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Sep 2009 120,625 miles

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

radiator in poor condition and water staining on egine block

Fail 15 Sep 2009 120,625 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

radiator in poor condition and water staining on egine block

Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 102,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 85,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,298 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 66,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

marks on o/s of front 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
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S947 XAX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S947 XAX, 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 S947 XAX registered?

S947 XAX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 August 1998.

Is S947 XAX safe to buy?

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