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S166 PEG

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 82,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,390 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 78,149 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,893 miles

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

cracks to front tyre treads/walls. pass and advise

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2005

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate becoming discoloured

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 PEG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEG, 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 S166 PEG registered?

S166 PEG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S166 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 PEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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