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S766 GAB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 GAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,777 miles

c.v boots cracked

exhaust corroded

front discs pitted

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear tyre worn on edge

p a s pipe damp

trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 97,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 97,934 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 87,740 miles

offside and nearside rear swinging arm bushes split/perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,759 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 85,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 79,640 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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S766 GAB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S766 GAB, 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 S766 GAB registered?

S766 GAB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S766 GAB safe to buy?

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