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S993 BOJ

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,309 mi
Last recorded70,309 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 BOJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 70,309 miles

COOLANT LEAK

O/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 May 2010 65,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 58,697 miles

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 16 May 2008 54,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 51,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 51,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,987 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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S993 BOJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S993 BOJ, 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 S993 BOJ registered?

S993 BOJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S993 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S993 BOJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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