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S680 LPR

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,050 mi
Last recorded39,050 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 LPR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,050 miles

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

Offside Rear small cut in tyre tread but not deep enough so expose cords.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,905 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,228 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,556 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,556 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,302 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,302 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,134 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S680 LPR is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S680 LPR, 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 S680 LPR registered?

S680 LPR is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S680 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 LPR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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