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S768 KTS

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 KTS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,351 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension and steering componants corroded

front brake discs worn

front chassis and floors corroded

offside rear arch/sill corroded

rear chassis,floor and inner sills corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension and steering componants corroded

front brake discs worn

front chassis and floors corroded

offside rear arch/sill corroded

rear chassis,floor and inner sills corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,372 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack has slight play felt at road wheels

Fail 25 Jun 2008 55,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack has slight play felt at road wheels

Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 32,509 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 32,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 26,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 26,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 26,717 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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S768 KTS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S768 KTS, 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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S768 KTS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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