MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
all steering and suspension bushes stsrting to detriorate
both front tyres starting to wear on edges
inncorrect fuel cap but good seal
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all steering and suspension bushes stsrting to detriorate
both front tyres starting to wear on edges
inncorrect fuel cap but good seal
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
rear tyre walls starting to crack
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
rear tyre walls starting to crack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from gear box
How Reliable is the Rover 414?
Based on 376,618 MOT tests across 66,719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S359 VAH is a 1998 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S359 VAH, 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 S359 VAH registered?
S359 VAH is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S359 VAH safe to buy?
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