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S976 UNG

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 UNG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,553 miles

brake pipes corording

exhaust corroding

floor corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2014 104,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corording

exhaust corroding

floor corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,277 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,070 miles

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

both front tyres ckacked on outter tread

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,059 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,672 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 68,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,345 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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S976 UNG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S976 UNG, 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 S976 UNG registered?

S976 UNG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S976 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 UNG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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