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S951 AEB

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 AEB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,664 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both wipers torn on end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,961 miles

both front screen wipers splitting

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

n/s/r trailing arm bush perishing starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting advise renew

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front screen wipers splitting

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

n/s/r trailing arm bush perishing starting to split

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting advise renew

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,246 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,225 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 67,259 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 67,019 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S951 AEB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S951 AEB, 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 S951 AEB registered?

S951 AEB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S951 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 AEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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