MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive coolant low / oil leak ? (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / outer/sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre nail
front & rear suspension all corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive coolant low (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive coolant low (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear tyre nail
front & rear suspension all corroded
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED SPLIT
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED SPLIT
FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front shocks slightly damp
offside nearside outer cv gaiters slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S233 KBK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S233 KBK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S233 KBK?
You can check the full history of S233 KBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S233 KBK registered?
S233 KBK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 17 August 1998.
Is S233 KBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for S233 KBK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S233 KBK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S233 KBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.