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S168 KDF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,547 mi
Last recorded120,547 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 KDF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,547 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front discs & pads poor

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,098 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,987 miles

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

front and rear no. plates delaminating

Pass 20 Aug 2008 97,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 81,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005

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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S168 KDF 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 87.5%.

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 S168 KDF, 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 S168 KDF registered?

S168 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S168 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 KDF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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