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S98 AWT

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,918 mi
Last recorded72,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 AWT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

body sills have plastic trims fitted.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

body sills have plastic trims fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,536 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,528 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 65,528 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,800 miles

n/s rear radious arm main mounting bush is deteriorating

o/s rear metal brake pipe at flexible hose has heavy surface rusting

slight damage to windscreen in zone B †

welding repairs to n/s body sill have been undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coroshon to both front jacking points

coroshon to exhaust system joints

cracking to aux drive belts

front washer jets part blocked

general dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

heavy coroshon to radiator

minor oil leaks

n/s/r mud flap insecure

rear wheel arches coroded

roof rack distorted

small stone chips in windscreen

surface coroshon to all metal brake pipes

surface cracking and perishing to both rear compliance bushes

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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S98 AWT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S98 AWT, 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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S98 AWT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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