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S41 VYA

1998 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,320 mi
Last recorded50,320 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 VYA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 50,320 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 45,919 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch starting to corroded

Offside Rear door handle loose but still works

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2017 40,740 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside inner sill corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At outer tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,098 miles

General corrosion under car!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At tread wear bars! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,089 miles

Both front hubs rusty

Both front suspension springs slightly rusting

Both frontlower arms rusty

back box rusty

both rear lower arms rusty

centre section of exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,071 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,016 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,950 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,861 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,663 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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S41 VYA is a 1998 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S41 VYA, 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

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What year was S41 VYA registered?

S41 VYA is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S41 VYA safe to buy?

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