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S127 JKN

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,234 mi
Last recorded83,234 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 JKN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake drag off side rear

Fail 22 Jan 2008 83,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight brake drag on off side rear

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 76,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Trailing Arm Bushes Splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,504 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JKN is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S127 JKN, 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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What year was S127 JKN registered?

S127 JKN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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