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S929 KVN

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 KVN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,212 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Fail 30 Aug 2014 65,143 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,055 miles

slight corrosion to both front floor sections.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,394 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,964 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 48,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

screw in n/s/r tyre

tyre pressures low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 39,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 36,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front headlamp lense deteriorating ( cloudy )

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,699 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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S929 KVN is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S929 KVN, 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 S929 KVN registered?

S929 KVN is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S929 KVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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