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S180 LDG

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 LDG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,968 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres edge wear - near side wheel dent

headlight images poor

plastic oversills - corrosion off side rear arch - rear inner sills - front floor areas

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear number plate light suspect contact

front tyres edge wear - near side wheel dent

headlight images poor

plastic oversills - corrosion off side rear arch - rear inner sills - front floor areas

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,485 miles

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

corrosion inc front floor,sills (plastic covers),coil springs etc

dampness n/s/f inner drive shaft

n/s/f bumper loose

rear footbrake low effort

Fail 7 Aug 2014 148,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW

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

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

corrosion inc front floor,sills (plastic covers),coil springs etc

dampness n/s/f inner drive shaft

n/s/f bumper loose

rear footbrake low effort

Pass 7 Aug 2013 133,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion inc sills (plastic sill covers can not fully check)floor,coil springs etc

suspension bush play

Fail 6 Aug 2013 133,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion inc sills (plastic sill covers can not fully check)floor,coil springs etc

suspension bush play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,799 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 124,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,433 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 116,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 112,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,128 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,767 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,887 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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S180 LDG is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S180 LDG, 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 S180 LDG registered?

S180 LDG is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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