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S243 JSB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 JSB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise all corroded areas could hole if excess presure was used to test

Oil leak

advise both o/s/f and n/s/f large axle bushes are worn and just passing mot criteria

unable to check sills due to plastic covers suspect corrsion

Pass 14 Jul 2007 56,719 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish, but no excessive movement.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 56,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise all rear suspension bushes starting to perish but no excessive movement

advise all shockers starting to sweat renew soon

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,359 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread right on legal limit.

Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,359 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre tread right on legal limit.

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 JSB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S243 JSB, 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 S243 JSB registered?

S243 JSB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S243 JSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 JSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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