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S335 CVK

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 CVK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 129,431 miles

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished

both rear suspension arm bushes split

both rear trailing arm bushes split

corrosion not through all skins front floor pans + all inner wheel arches

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

o/s/r brake reading poor

o/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit

outer sills covered

Fail 18 Nov 2011 129,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished

both rear suspension arm bushes split

both rear trailing arm bushes split

corrosion not through all skins front floor pans + all inner wheel arches

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

o/s/r brake reading poor

o/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Nov 2010 127,625 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split

both steering rack boots perishing

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r wheel corroded + covered by tape

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

outer sills covered

rear seat belts slow to return

some play in n/s track rod end

surface corrosion front floors + front chassis + rear inner sills

wiper blades smear

Fail 1 Nov 2010 127,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s and n/s rear wheelarchs rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2009 123,434 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 123,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 115,953 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 108,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 96,163 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 19 Aug 2006 96,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 82,393 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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S335 CVK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S335 CVK, 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 S335 CVK registered?

S335 CVK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S335 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S335 CVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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