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S258 CTA

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,598 mi
Last recorded89,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 CTA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,598 miles

offside rear tyre very low on edges,stepped tread type pattern.

some play in offside steering track rod end.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 89,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre very low on edges,stepped tread type pattern.

some play in offside steering track rod end.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,019 miles

offside front tyre on limit on inner edge.

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge ( stepped tread tyre type.)

some play in offside front steering track rod end.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 77,568 miles

as first test.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 77,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear trailing arm wearing.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,287 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding slightly.

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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S258 CTA is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S258 CTA, 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 S258 CTA registered?

S258 CTA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S258 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S258 CTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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