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S504 LFX

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,461 mi
Last recorded112,461 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 LFX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch slipping

n/s f door handle broken

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,226 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,291 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 69,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,870 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,439 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,243 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 25,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,922 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 14,771 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 14,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,231 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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S504 LFX is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S504 LFX, 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 S504 LFX registered?

S504 LFX is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S504 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 LFX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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