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S78 DNH

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,755 mi
Last recorded53,755 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 DNH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,314 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner/ outer edges

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,095 miles

1 of the 2 washer jets O/S/F (inner) blocked/ not working

Front brake pads getting low

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 37,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 of the 2 washer jets O/S/F (inner) blocked/ not working

Front brake pads getting low

Mid exhaust box corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2007 30,039 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,160 miles

adv both front tyres worn on inside edges offside more than nearside

adv dents to both front wings

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,112 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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S78 DNH 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 87.5%.

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 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 S78 DNH, 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 S78 DNH registered?

S78 DNH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S78 DNH safe to buy?

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