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S43 OCK

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,370 mi
Last recorded95,370 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 OCK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,370 miles

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded. nearside front tyre thin on tread. both rear trailing arm bushes spliting.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,340 miles

front brake discs showing signs of light wear

front exhaust down pipe has a slight blow but not considered excessive

Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,340 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of light wear

front exhaust down pipe has a slight blow but not considered excessive

front exhaust mount missing off body

offside centre rear brake pipe showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,502 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,915 miles

both front indicators slightly discolered

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

several small exhaust blows

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,915 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

several small blows from exhaust system

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,513 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,370 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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S43 OCK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S43 OCK, 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 S43 OCK registered?

S43 OCK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S43 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 OCK shows 9 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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