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S136 VCL

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 VCL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 114,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 114,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,575 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limit

N/S/R radius arm, rubber bush slightly deterioated not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,164 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005
Fail 15 Jul 2005 83,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S136 VCL is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S136 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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What year was S136 VCL registered?

S136 VCL is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S136 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S136 VCL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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