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S437 SBE

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 SBE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 89,842 miles

Battery insecure

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

door open light on

engine misfire at idle

n/s/r door stiff to open

Fail 16 Dec 2009 89,842 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

door open light on

engine misfire at idle

n/s/r door stiff to open

Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,791 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,239 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 76,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S437 SBE is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue 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 S437 SBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S437 SBE registered?

S437 SBE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S437 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 SBE 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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