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S175 KDF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 KDF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,206 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

centre exhaust section corroded

front brake pads wearing low

outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,342 miles

rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,939 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

corrosion starting around lower rear wheel arches

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 88,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

corrosion starting around lower rear wheel arches

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,611 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly due to lack of use

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge / starting to crack

surface corrosion on rear exhaust section

Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly due to lack of use

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer edge / starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on rear exhaust section

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,548 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 85,084 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 85,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 84,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,446 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

radiator core corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2006 56,398 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

radiator core corroded

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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S175 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S175 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 S175 KDF registered?

S175 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S175 KDF safe to buy?

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