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S236 AJE

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 AJE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,023 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,018 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,349 miles

nearside front floorpan corroded, offside aim has poor pattern

Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front floorpan corroded, offside aim has poor pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,518 miles

chip in screen, engine leaking oil, nearside front floorpan corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,312 miles

chip in screen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,798 miles

chip in screen; off side wiper split; both headlamp aims poor; off side rear brake pipe corroded; both rear suspension arm bushes perished; rear bumper insecure;

Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,254 miles

stonechip in screen, front brake imbalance, slight exhaust blow centre pipe, rear suspension bushes are cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 73,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,797 miles

Screen is chipped †Front tyres ar worn on the edges †Near side rear brake is binding †Centre exhaust section is 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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S236 AJE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S236 AJE, 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

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What year was S236 AJE registered?

S236 AJE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S236 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 AJE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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