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S109 GBD

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 GBD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 124,836 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 124,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,643 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes rusty/oil leak/exhaust temp repaired/both cv gaiters perished/rear sus bushes perished/reqs rear brake service/

Pass 24 Oct 2008 117,767 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise that the handbrake travel is high

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,621 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre low and o/s/r out of shape

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Feb 2007 102,206 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 102,206 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

hand brake travel high

offside rear tyre very low on tread and out of shape.STRONG ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,855 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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S109 GBD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S109 GBD, 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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S109 GBD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S109 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S109 GBD shows 8 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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