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S716 KAB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 KAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 74,850 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front floor sections are corrode and weak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 74,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s and o/s front floor sections are corrode and weak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,197 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

NEAR SIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE PERFORMANSE SLIGHTLY LOW

NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSH CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE FRONT INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER LIGHT STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,589 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 49,551 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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S716 KAB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S716 KAB, 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 S716 KAB registered?

S716 KAB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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