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S925 KEC

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS925 KEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,030 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

1,O/S/F HEADLAMP AIM IS JUST ON THE LIMIT 2%LINE. †2,N/S/ AND O/S/ PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE CORROSION. †3,N/S/R AND O/S/R INDICATERS ARE STARTING TO FLASH TOWARDS WHITE. †4,SLIGHT CORROSION ABOVE THE TAIL.

5,OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE. †6,THE BATTERY IS INSECURE. †7,SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES. †8,CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION IS LIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 71,250 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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S925 KEC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S925 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.

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What year was S925 KEC registered?

S925 KEC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S925 KEC safe to buy?

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