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S975 DFE

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,028 mi
Last recorded84,028 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 DFE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 84,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 73,569 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,330 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper is split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S975 DFE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S975 DFE, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S975 DFE registered?

S975 DFE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S975 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S975 DFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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