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S440 FAN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,854 mi
Last recorded40,854 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 FAN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,854 miles

Central exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside around 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished age related

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,685 miles

all tyres perished

front and rear suspension rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

undercarriage has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2016 35,442 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components rusty

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

undercarriage has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,963 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of body

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,223 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,807 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 29,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inlet pipe to rear silencer in poor condition/has small hole

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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S440 FAN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S440 FAN, 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 S440 FAN registered?

S440 FAN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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