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S135 VCL

1998 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,585 mi
Last recorded52,585 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 VCL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 52,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 52,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 51,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing at front flexy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,906 miles

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords can be seen inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords can be seen inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords can be seen inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,239 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush [compliant bush ] of trailing arm starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not in a structural area.

Fail 6 Sep 2021 45,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not in a structural area.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre compliance bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 44,517 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm centre compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre compliance bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,949 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,785 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 38,751 miles

Both front indicators discoloured

Fail 17 Nov 2016 38,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake seized (3.7.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front indicators discoloured

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 36,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 33,190 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,464 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,153 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 18,836 miles

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

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

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

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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S135 VCL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S135 VCL, 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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S135 VCL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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