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S459 ETE

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 ETE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 83,915 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 81,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 81,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,118 miles

front & rear shock absorbers starting to leak

windscreen scratched on inside

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,966 miles

slight dampness to near side rear shockabsorber

slight dampness to off side front shock absorber

Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,315 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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S459 ETE 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 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 S459 ETE, 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 S459 ETE?

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What year was S459 ETE registered?

S459 ETE is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S459 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S459 ETE 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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