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S614 DTE

1998 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,749 mi
Last recorded51,749 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 DTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,749 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING CRACKING OF SIDEWALLS TO VARYING DEGREES

BACKING OF MIRROR DAMAGED BUT NOT SHOWING SHARP EDGES

PANEL DAMAGE ALONG O/S OF VEHICLE

Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,901 miles

Aux drive belts perished

Centre section exhaust corroded

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Rear tyres slightly perished

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,598 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 38,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,789 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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S614 DTE is a 1998 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S614 DTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S614 DTE registered?

S614 DTE is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S614 DTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S614 DTE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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