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S352 ACB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,329 mi
Last recorded71,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 ACB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear trailing arms, wear in fulcrum bushes

both rear tyres, outer walls suffering from various minor aeging cracks

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on both rear lower wheel arches [at front]

corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on o/s/r wheel brake pipe

engine occasionally struggles to start

general corrosion on suspension

n/s wiper worn

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/f wing repeater lamp slightly discoloured

rear section of exhaust modified, deteriorating and slight blow on joint

slight corrosion on front brake discs

wear on drivrers seat belt

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,320 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear trailing arms, wear in fulcrum bushes

both rear tyres, outer walls suffering from various minor aeging cracks

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on both rear lower wheel arches [at front]

corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on o/s/r wheel brake pipe

engine occasionally struggles to start

general corrosion on suspension

n/s wiper worn

o/s/f brake pads getting low

o/s/f wing repeater lamp slightly discoloured

rear section of exhaust modified, deteriorating and slight blow on joint

slight corrosion on front brake discs

wear on drivrers seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,108 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,108 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,900 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,372 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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S352 ACB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S352 ACB, 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 S352 ACB registered?

S352 ACB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S352 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 ACB shows 6 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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