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S377 LNR

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,667 mi
Last recorded49,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 LNR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 47,833 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 47,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 47,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,321 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,711 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,131 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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S377 LNR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S377 LNR, 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 S377 LNR registered?

S377 LNR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S377 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S377 LNR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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