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S243 GKO

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 GKO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 48,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Car overheated during emissions test suggest further investigation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,416 miles

body sill covers fitted

f floors corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,064 miles

body sill covers fitted

f pads wearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,286 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,975 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly but not detected in rbt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,975 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear brake binding slightly but not detected in rbt

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,835 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 29,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,257 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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S243 GKO is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S243 GKO, 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 S243 GKO registered?

S243 GKO is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S243 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 GKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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