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S260 KPY

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,987 mi
Last recorded34,987 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 KPY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 34,987 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all around the n/s outer sill and under floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,365 miles

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,942 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches have corrosion

n/s front bumper damaged

n/s front fog light damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,308 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front bottom driving lamp broken

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 33,308 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front bottom driving lamp broken

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,576 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s front fog/driving lamp broken

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,712 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,054 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 31,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,051 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 29,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cooling system pressurizing before fans cut in

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 24,053 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S260 KPY is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S260 KPY, 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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S260 KPY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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