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S460 BGC

1998 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,584 mi
Last recorded16,584 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41471,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 BGC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 16,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 16,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 16,576 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 16,572 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,561 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 16,558 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 16,554 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 16,533 miles

Misting of oil around the engine

Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,515 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 16,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,304 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 16,304 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 16,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,106 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 15,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,373 miles

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

small cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2012 15,373 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,438 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 14,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,705 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,879 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 8,291 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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S460 BGC is a 1998 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S460 BGC, 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 S460 BGC registered?

S460 BGC is a 1998 Rover 414, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S460 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 BGC shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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