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S812 GKP

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,360 mi
Last recorded84,360 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 GKP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,901 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2007 80,901 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,595 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15H

Fail 12 Dec 2006 75,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKING

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15H

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,145 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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S812 GKP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S812 GKP, 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

How do I check the history of S812 GKP?

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What year was S812 GKP registered?

S812 GKP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S812 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S812 GKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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