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S864 HBN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 HBN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 122,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 122,727 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 112,835 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F floor slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight oiul leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 106,957 miles

O/S/F floor slightly corroded

Slight oiul leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 100,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,171 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 86,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,863 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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S864 HBN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red 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 S864 HBN, 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 S864 HBN?

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What year was S864 HBN registered?

S864 HBN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S864 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 HBN 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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