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S61 NRN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 NRN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,188 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread and is close to the legal limit at 2mm

radiator is starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Jun 2013 91,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre is cracking in the tread and is close to the legal limit at 2mm

radiator is starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2012 80,628 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,054 miles

n/s/r tyre has stress cracks on the side wall

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,526 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 53,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,714 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

radiator poor condition

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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S61 NRN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S61 NRN, 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 S61 NRN registered?

S61 NRN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S61 NRN safe to buy?

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