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R251 LVC

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,943 mi
Last recorded55,943 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 LVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,655 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,668 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,198 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,910 miles

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

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

cracking on sidewall and wear on edges of offside front tyre

slight brake bind on nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,910 miles

cracking on sidewall and wear on edges of offside front tyre

slight brake bind on nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,926 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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R251 LVC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R251 LVC, 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 R251 LVC registered?

R251 LVC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R251 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 LVC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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