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S505 CJK

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,407 mi
Last recorded60,407 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 CJK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

door w/light on pin switch defective

general corrosion front inner sills ok at present

o/s headlamp glass slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,793 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,758 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,980 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,374 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 51,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,920 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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S505 CJK is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S505 CJK, 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 S505 CJK registered?

S505 CJK is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S505 CJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 CJK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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