Rover 414
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,396 cc
L89 HOMMOT history
L89 HOM is a red petrol Rover 414 first used on 13 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 180,850 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,479 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L89 HOM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 414
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 13 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L89 HOM was last recorded at 180,850 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 180,794 miles · 23 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 4,479 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,850 miles
- 2023 – 180,794 miles
- 2022 – 170,230 miles
- 2021 – 155,739 miles
- 2020 – 136,445 miles
- 2019 – 135,331 miles
- 2018 – 129,861 miles
- 2017 – 121,503 miles
- 2016 – 121,432 miles
- 2015 – 112,739 miles
- 2014 – 102,781 miles
- 2013 – 95,716 miles
- 2012 – 93,974 miles
- 2011 – 93,792 miles
- 2010 – 93,496 miles
- 2009 – 92,919 miles
- 2008 – 92,092 miles
- 2007 – 91,227 miles
- 2006 – 90,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,850 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rears
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,850 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 180,850 miles
- Test number
- 763951606496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,794 miles (+10,564)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,794 miles
- Test number
- 464408990521
- DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected os front ns rear sill to floor not attached (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass170,230 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,230 miles
- Test number
- 317932912298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,211 miles (+14,472)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,211 miles
- Test number
- 598601699830
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,739 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 155,739 miles
- Test number
- 383037667322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,602 miles (+19,157)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,602 miles
- Test number
- 818090085913
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rears (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,445 miles (+1,114)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 136,445 miles
- Test number
- 351233249196
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
Pass135,331 miles (+5,470)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,331 miles
- Test number
- 612568412801
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
- AdvisoryWhen vehicle is raised both front springs are slightly loose in top mount but not dangerous
Pass129,861 miles (+8,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,861 miles
- Test number
- 569464938815
- AdvisoryBoth rear archers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system poor
- AdvisoryNsf drive shaft seal leaking
Pass121,503 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 121,503 miles
- Test number
- 420650734890
- AdvisoryNsf cv boot perished
- AdvisoryNsf inner drive shaft seal weaping
Pass121,432 miles (+8,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 121,432 miles
- Test number
- 274467777977
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass112,739 miles (+9,958)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,739 miles
- Test number
- 336479745123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDamage to o/s sill
Pass102,781 miles (+7,065)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 102,781 miles
- Test number
- 528204654118
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteVehicle presented for test with modified lowered suspension
Pass95,716 miles (+1,742)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,716 miles
- Test number
- 216523273021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,974 miles (+182)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 93,974 miles
- Test number
- 667115662046
- NoteExhaust flexi joint in poor condition.
- NotePlay in both rear trailing arm bushes.
Pass93,792 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 93,792 miles
- Test number
- 356402561093
- NoteExhaust flexi joint in poor condition.
Fail93,792 miles (+296)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,792 miles
- Test number
- 156000561057
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteExhaust flexi joint in poor condition.
Pass93,496 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,496 miles
- Test number
- 890117760007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,483 miles (+564)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,483 miles
- Test number
- 342963560002
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBaffles loose in catalyst
Pass92,919 miles (+827)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 92,919 miles
- Test number
- 673517549010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,092 miles (+865)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 92,092 miles
- Test number
- 284950658034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,227 miles (+518)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 91,227 miles
- Test number
- 443725547078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,709 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 90,709 miles
- Test number
- 442069356069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,676 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,676 miles
- Test number
- 792625756098
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about L89 HOM
- Does L89 HOM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L89 HOM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L89 HOM?
- The MOT on L89 HOM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L89 HOM done?
- L89 HOM was recorded at 180,850 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
- Has L89 HOM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L89 HOM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L89 HOM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L89 HOM find?
- L89 HOM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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