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S942 ASF

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 ASF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive belts deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive belts deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 37,008 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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S942 ASF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S942 ASF, 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 S942 ASF registered?

S942 ASF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S942 ASF safe to buy?

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Does S942 ASF have outstanding finance?

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