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S271 NCK

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 NCK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 127,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 127,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,894 miles

corrosion starting in both front floors

n/s + o/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

unable to check some brake pipes due to covers but suspect corrosion started in some?

Fail 18 Oct 2010 119,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid close to minimum level

corrosion starting in both front floors

n/s + o/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

n/s/r footbrake effort slightly low

unable to check some brake pipes due to covers but suspect corrosion started in some?

Fail 20 Oct 2009 113,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 113,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 109,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 106,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 103,290 miles

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

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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S271 NCK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S271 NCK, 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 S271 NCK registered?

S271 NCK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S271 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 NCK shows 9 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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