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S596 ACN

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 ACN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,061 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,307 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,418 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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S596 ACN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S596 ACN, 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 S596 ACN?

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What year was S596 ACN registered?

S596 ACN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S596 ACN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 ACN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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