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S268 LRF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,450 mi
Last recorded95,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 LRF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,625 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 68,257 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,613 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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S268 LRF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S268 LRF, 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

How do I check the history of S268 LRF?

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What year was S268 LRF registered?

S268 LRF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S268 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 LRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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