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R544 LVC

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 LVC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,680 miles

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,680 miles

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,356 miles

slight leak from pas

Pass 4 Aug 2011 62,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 53,927 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)

centre exhaust rubber mounting deterioting

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,738 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,319 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R544 LVC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R544 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 R544 LVC registered?

R544 LVC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R544 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 LVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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