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S129 BHJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 BHJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 111,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 90,440 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,436 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,935 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 49,931 miles

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

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

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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S129 BHJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S129 BHJ, 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 S129 BHJ registered?

S129 BHJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S129 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 BHJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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