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S170 JSR

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,774 mi
Last recorded46,774 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 JSR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 46,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 46,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 45,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,774 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 44,897 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 43,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,684 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 29 May 2012 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,886 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 34,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,394 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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S170 JSR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S170 JSR, 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 S170 JSR registered?

S170 JSR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S170 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 JSR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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