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S198 KDF

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,616 mi
Last recorded80,616 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 KDF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,616 miles

all shock absorbers weeping

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

number plates deteriorated

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs

slight weep from power steering pump

Fail 16 Dec 2013 80,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all shock absorbers weeping

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

number plates deteriorated

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes to flexs

slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,457 miles

all shock absorbers weeping

binding offside rear brake

corrosion rear box

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate fading

rear tyre pressures were low

Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all shock absorbers weeping

binding offside rear brake

corrosion rear box

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate fading

rear tyre pressures were low

Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,240 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front shock absorbers weeping

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate fading

rear seats not fitted

rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,240 miles

both front shock absorbers weeping

rear exhaust box deteriorated

rear number plate fading

rear seats not fitted

rear shock absorbers weeping

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,940 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

nearside rear brake binding close to limit

nearside rear brake reading close to limit

nearside rear shock absorber weeping near limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing

rear number plate faded

rear seats not fitted

reduced damping effect on both front shock absorbers

Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,984 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats not fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,534 miles

all shock absorbers weeping slightly

exhaust rear box corroded slightly

nearside front tyre pressure low

rear number plate delaminating

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 76,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 74,368 miles

right hand mirror not fastened properly

Fail 5 Sep 2005 74,368 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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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S198 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S198 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 S198 KDF registered?

S198 KDF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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