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S895 SNB

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,666 mi
Last recorded108,666 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 SNB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 108,666 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 108,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 105,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front floors near jacking points corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches, near rear doors corroded

rear number plate fading

Fail 8 Aug 2013 105,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front bumper damaged

offside and nearside front floors near jacking points corroded

offside and nearside rear wheel arches, near rear doors corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Jun 2012 100,985 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors at jacking points corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 100,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors at jacking points corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,733 miles

front pads 6mm

offside and nearside rear wheel arches, front part of wheel arch slightly corroded

slight oil leak from pourous sump

Fail 6 Jul 2010 97,743 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front pads 6mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

sump corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,743 miles

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

front pads 6mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

sump corroded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,725 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brake discs backing plates corroded

front pads 6mm

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,194 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 92,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 88,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,818 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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S895 SNB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S895 SNB, 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 S895 SNB registered?

S895 SNB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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