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S962 VNG

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 VNG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,267 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,024 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 39,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,902 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,208 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,325 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,045 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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S962 VNG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S962 VNG, 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 S962 VNG registered?

S962 VNG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S962 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S962 VNG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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