CarVerify

Free Car Check

S168 TWF

1998 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 TWF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 38,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 38,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 38,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 37,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corner brake pipes rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (offside in two places) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and fuel and brake pipes across floor section

Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation low reading under imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (offside in two places) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and fuel and brake pipes across floor section

Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Fail 25 Apr 2019 34,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested excessive brake bind

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,585 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,243 miles

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

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,913 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 28,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

advise side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,538 miles

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

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,089 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 24,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 22,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,047 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S168 TWF is a 1998 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S168 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S168 TWF?

You can check the full history of S168 TWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S168 TWF registered?

S168 TWF is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S168 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 TWF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S168 TWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S168 TWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.