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S908 MTH

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,790 mi
Last recorded54,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 MTH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear service brake only just meeting pass

Offside only just meeting pass reading

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,483 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,793 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,928 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,488 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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S908 MTH 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 100%.

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 S908 MTH, 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 S908 MTH registered?

S908 MTH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S908 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 MTH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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