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S35 KOV

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 KOV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,652 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 4 Dec 2012 46,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres are just starting to perish on the outer side wall !

coolant leak on plastic "T" pice from the expantion bottle !

Pass 22 Dec 2009 21,981 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked, view not impaired. o/s headlamp lens damp inside, beam image acceptable. o/s wiper blade end slight tear op. ok. o/s rear metal brake pipe to hose corroded, not pitted. o/s rear brake binding lightly. sill covers fitted, sil

Pass 21 May 2009 21,617 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 19,867 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,596 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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S35 KOV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S35 KOV, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S35 KOV registered?

S35 KOV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S35 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 KOV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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