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S647 HKN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,309 mi
Last recorded109,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 HKN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2009 109,309 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brakes binding slightly

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front floor on both sides

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jun 2009 109,309 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brakes binding slightly

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front floor on both sides

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2008 100,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes starting to bind

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front floor

Fail 10 Jun 2008 100,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front floor

Pass 13 Jun 2007 90,946 miles

advises as issued with vt30 12/06/2007

Fail 12 Jun 2007 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,640 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 80,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S647 HKN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S647 HKN, 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

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What year was S647 HKN registered?

S647 HKN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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