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S240 LEC

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 LEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,285 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 34,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 44,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,798 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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S240 LEC is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S240 LEC, 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S240 LEC registered?

S240 LEC is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S240 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 LEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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