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S633 TKW

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS633 TKW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 111,039 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 111,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,945 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on innner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2010 99,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

low reading from offside rear service brake

nearside front tyre worn on innner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 95,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 89,198 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 89,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wet day †plastic skirts on sills

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,283 miles

wet day †plastic skirts on sills

Pass 24 Oct 2005 66,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic skirts on outer/sills

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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S633 TKW is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S633 TKW, 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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S633 TKW is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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