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S286 HKP

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,179 mi
Last recorded143,179 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 HKP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 143,179 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror lense cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,712 miles

nearside screen cracked outside the the swept area

rear number plate deteriorated, ledgiable at this time

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside screen cracked outside the the swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,290 miles

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

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

crack to nearside windscreen out of swept area.

rear number plate deteriorated but fully ledgiable at this time

Pass 8 Nov 2008 87,406 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 87,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,978 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 63,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 59,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 59,622 miles

both wiper blades slight split

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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S286 HKP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S286 HKP, 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 S286 HKP registered?

S286 HKP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S286 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S286 HKP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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