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S309 EBN

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,229 mi
Last recorded56,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 EBN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,229 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,132 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes wearing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 50,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,359 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 35,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,428 miles

off side rear tyre near wear limit

Pass 1 Dec 2005 32,483 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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S309 EBN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue 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 S309 EBN, 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 S309 EBN registered?

S309 EBN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S309 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S309 EBN 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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