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S95 EAB

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 EAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,680 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 49,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressures low

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,132 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,040 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 29,033 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 24,751 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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S95 EAB is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S95 EAB, 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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S95 EAB is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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