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S166 AEB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,704 mi
Last recorded26,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 AEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,704 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,704 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front number plate damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,765 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,993 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,113 miles

front brake pad material apprcximatly 2/3worn(near side and offside)

near side and offside rear tyres slight damage to outer side walls due to kerbing/also slight perishing around tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,419 miles

near side and offside rear tyres slight perishing/damage to side wall area due to kerbing and age

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,212 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge

slight damage to all tyre side walls due to kerbing

Pass 11 Aug 2005 17,170 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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S166 AEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S166 AEB, 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 S166 AEB registered?

S166 AEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S166 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 AEB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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