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S972 SEV

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 SEV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 108,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,589 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 105,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush getting worn and corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush getting worn and corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,214 miles

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm centre bushes getting split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,594 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 72,225 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,792 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,787 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,169 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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S972 SEV is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S972 SEV, 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 S972 SEV registered?

S972 SEV is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S972 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S972 SEV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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