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S453 BNU

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,772 mi
Last recorded64,772 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 BNU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,216 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,446 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear trailing arm bushs deteriated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 56,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,586 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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S453 BNU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S453 BNU, 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

How do I check the history of S453 BNU?

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What year was S453 BNU registered?

S453 BNU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S453 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S453 BNU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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