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S392 KBK

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 KBK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

front indicators pale

headlight patterns weak

o/s front floor panel rusty

power steering system leak? hoses etc damp

top of n/s front sill/door step rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,974 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

front indicators pale

headlight patterns weak

o/s front floor panel rusty

power steering system leak? hoses etc damp

top of n/s front sill/door step rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,347 miles

NOTE engine oil and coolant levels on minimum

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front sill/door step rusty

both rear tyres perishing and wearing close to wear markers

check for power steering fluid leak, damp around hoses

damage to windscreen

headlight patterns getting weak

o/s front floor panel getting rusty

power steering fluid level low

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,347 miles

NOTE engine oil and coolant levels on minimum

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front sill/door step rusty

both rear tyres perishing and wearing close to wear markers

check for power steering fluid leak, damp around hoses

damage to windscreen

headlight patterns getting weak

o/s front floor panel getting rusty

power steering fluid level low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 76,677 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

both wipers need attention soon.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 66,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 64,096 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,691 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 57,689 miles

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

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

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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S392 KBK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S392 KBK, 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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S392 KBK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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