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R627 LOD

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,809 mi
Last recorded27,809 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 LOD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 27,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 22,965 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside rear shock absorber slightl misting of oil

side skirts fitted nearside and offside of car

Fail 7 Mar 2015 22,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

offside rear shock absorber slightl misting of oil

side skirts fitted nearside and offside of car

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,658 miles

rear brake performance slightly uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2010 15,657 miles

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

rear brake performance slightly uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,927 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,444 miles

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

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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R627 LOD 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 84.6%.

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 R627 LOD, 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.

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What year was R627 LOD registered?

R627 LOD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R627 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 LOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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