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S127 JAE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 JAE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,329 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,817 miles

Bad corrosion ( very near to limits ) nearside front floor pan / jacking point.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion offside front floor pan / jacking point.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,817 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bad corrosion ( very near to limits ) nearside front floor pan / jacking point.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion offside front floor pan / jacking point.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,254 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK N/S REAR SEAT BELT WITH CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,519 miles

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,773 miles

o/s & n/s rear suspension trailing arm rubber bushes very badly cracked & seperating. Very close to unacceptable limit

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,076 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low. ( nearside is worn smooth on inner edge )

Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,289 miles

Exhaust is corroded in places at rear end.

Nearside rear suspension arm mounting bush is starting to split. ( main arm )

Nearside rear tyre is worn low and very low on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre is worn low and lower on inner edges.

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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S127 JAE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S127 JAE, 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 S127 JAE registered?

S127 JAE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S127 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 JAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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