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S45 LDY

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

40,671 mi
Last recorded40,671 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 LDY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 40,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,637 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,566 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,537 miles

Nearside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Offside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,537 miles

Nearside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front jacking point/floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 36,531 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,531 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 34,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 34,021 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,642 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 32,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 18 Aug 2010 29,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise both rear tyres perished on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,049 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,921 miles

advise n/s front tyre and n/s rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,996 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 24,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,700 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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S45 LDY is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S45 LDY, 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 S45 LDY registered?

S45 LDY is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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