MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake Pipes - Evidence of advancing corrosion attack to metal brake lines
Offside Front Indicator - light output is fading to white
Windscreen - Scratching of screen in swept area [as from wiper damage ]
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake Pipes - Evidence of advancing corrosion attack to metal brake lines
Offside Front Indicator - light output is fading to white
Windscreen - Scratching of screen in swept area [as from wiper damage ]
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S489 AKP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue 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 S489 AKP, 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 S489 AKP registered?
S489 AKP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S489 AKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S489 AKP 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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