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J100 CES

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 CES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2015 50,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2014 43,054 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition/shape

Pass 25 May 2013 36,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2013 36,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 30,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2012 30,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2011 24,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 21,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 19,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,834 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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J100 CES is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J100 CES, 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 J100 CES registered?

J100 CES is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J100 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 CES shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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