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S416 HEC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 HEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 138,874 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 138,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 May 2009 122,502 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front underbonnet brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated particularly offside.

Pass 5 May 2009 122,502 miles

Both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Minor oil leak.

Nearside front underbonnet brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated particularly offside.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 108,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,287 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 97,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 85,163 miles

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

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

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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S416 HEC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S416 HEC, 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 S416 HEC registered?

S416 HEC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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