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S169 KDF

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,174 mi
Last recorded100,174 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 KDF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,174 miles

Battery earth lead loose

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery earth lead loose

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 92,045 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 92,044 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,162 miles

chip in windscreen n/s

cracks starting in both outter cv boots

head light patterns weak

slight play / noise in power steering rack

surface rust just starting front floor pans and inner sills under car

surface rust on front coil springs

Fail 4 Oct 2011 89,162 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen n/s

cracks starting in both outter cv boots

head light patterns weak

slight play / noise in power steering rack

surface rust just starting front floor pans and inner sills under car

surface rust on front coil springs

Fail 4 Oct 2010 85,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel rim dented

Pass 4 Oct 2010 85,383 miles

n/s/r wheel rim dented

Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,671 miles

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

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

both front coil springs rusty

both front tyres low

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,671 miles

both front coil springs rusty

both front tyres low

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,273 miles

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

both outter cv boots starting to crack

both rear seat belts slow too retract

n/s front tyre just starting to wear on inside edge

n/s rear suspension bush has cracks just starting

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 19 Oct 2007

both n/s sruts slightly damp

front number plate discoloured

n/s/ rear tyre getting low

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2007

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s sruts slightly damp

front number plate discoloured

n/s/ rear tyre getting low

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2006 73,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,011 miles

front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

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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S169 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S169 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 S169 KDF registered?

S169 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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