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S655 LGD

1998 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,009 mi
Last recorded82,009 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 LGD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 82,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,009 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 78,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,905 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 74,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 71,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2005 52,112 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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S655 LGD is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S655 LGD, 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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How do I check the history of S655 LGD?

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What year was S655 LGD registered?

S655 LGD is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S655 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S655 LGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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