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S186 LFH

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 LFH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake fluid on min

tracking required

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 55,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,799 miles

front no. plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2005 50,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 50,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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S186 LFH 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 58.3%.

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 S186 LFH, 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 S186 LFH registered?

S186 LFH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S186 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 LFH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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