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S69 LFJ

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 LFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 73,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,392 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 66,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,492 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,489 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 60,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,186 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 32,927 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2005 26,049 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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S69 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S69 LFJ, 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 S69 LFJ registered?

S69 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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