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S279 NES

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 NES
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,319 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,218 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,598 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,245 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,798 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slight dampness

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

Nearside front shock absorber soft

Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear shock absorbers slight dampness

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

Nearside front shock absorber soft

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 34,439 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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S279 NES is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S279 NES, 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 S279 NES registered?

S279 NES is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S279 NES safe to buy?

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