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S128 CTT

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 CTT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front bumper end slightly damaged

rear brake back plates corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 118,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front bumper end slightly damaged

rear brake back plates corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,100 miles

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

exhaust rusty in places ;

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust rusty in places ;

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,040 miles

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

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

nsf wing damaged

rear tyres getting low on tread

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,040 miles

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

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

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

nsf wing damaged

rear tyres getting low on tread

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,147 miles

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,903 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted ;

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,073 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

noise from cambelt area ;

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,383 miles

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

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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S128 CTT is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S128 CTT, 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 S128 CTT registered?

S128 CTT is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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