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S851 KEC

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 KEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,323 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split at ends

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2005

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S851 KEC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S851 KEC, 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 S851 KEC registered?

S851 KEC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S851 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 KEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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