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S828 PCS

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 PCS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,996 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arm main front bushes deteriorated

both rear wheel arches holed and corroded at outer sill covers ( covers full length of outer sills)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and heatshield at catalyst loose and noisey

gearbox oil leaks

rear nearside road wheel non alloy, also tyre has inside edge wear and onto T.W.I. 185/55/15

washers partially blocked

Fail 28 Oct 2013 50,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear trailing arm main front bushes deteriorated

both rear wheel arches holed and corroded at outer sill covers ( covers full length of outer sills)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and heatshield at catalyst loose and noisey

gearbox oil leaks

rear nearside road wheel non alloy, also tyre has inside edge wear and onto T.W.I. 185/55/15

washers partially blocked

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,895 miles

both rear trailing arm main bushes deteriorated

both wing repeaters discoloured

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,575 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,483 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 43,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 39,439 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

both front wipers smudging

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,127 miles

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

radiator corroded

rear passengers handbrake low readings

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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S828 PCS is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S828 PCS, 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

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What year was S828 PCS registered?

S828 PCS is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S828 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S828 PCS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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