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S237 LSP

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 LSP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,350 miles

battery insecure

both front brake pipes corroded both rear corroded

coolant level low

exhaust centre rear badly corroded

misfire on start up

osf brake slight bind and discs worn scored corrosion

osf tyre and nsr tyre close to limit / osr tyre 3mm 1756514

play nsf track rod end close to MOT limit

radiator deteriorated

steering knock

sump badly corroded and oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,019 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres perished 1756514H

both rear brake pipes corroded

coolant level low / battery insecure

exhaust corroded -rear section badly corroded

front brake discs scored

osr trailing arm bush split

play steering rack ends

radiator deteriorated

timing area /sump damp / sump pan corroded

various dents scratches

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s rear door wont open

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,014 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S237 LSP is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S237 LSP, 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 S237 LSP registered?

S237 LSP is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S237 LSP safe to buy?

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