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S930 RFU

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,033 mi
Last recorded59,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 RFU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,013 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,005 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,063 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,983 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,957 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split /n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,957 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,268 miles

rear radius arm's bushes soft

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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S930 RFU is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S930 RFU, 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 S930 RFU registered?

S930 RFU is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S930 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S930 RFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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