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Rover 414

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,396 cc

S779 FVCMOT history

S779 FVC is a green petrol Rover 414 first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 116,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,962 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S779 FVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
414
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 FVC was last recorded at 116,962 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,712 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,250 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,962 miles
  • 2025 – 115,712 miles
  • 2024 – 114,788 miles
  • 2023 – 113,586 miles
  • 2022 – 111,971 miles
  • 2021 – 110,158 miles
  • 2020 – 108,448 miles
  • 2019 – 106,884 miles
  • 2018 – 103,744 miles
  • 2017 – 100,866 miles
  • 2016 – 96,015 miles
  • 2015 – 89,319 miles
  • 2014 – 83,449 miles
  • 2013 – 76,653 miles
  • 2012 – 70,407 miles
  • 2011 – 64,482 miles
  • 2010 – 58,116 miles
  • 2009 – 52,961 miles
  • 2008 – 47,785 miles
  • 2007 – 43,358 miles
  • 2006 – 38,976 miles
  • 2005 – 35,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,962 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,962 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    909067306228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,712 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,712 miles
    Test number
    854143342750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,788 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    217654910089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,586 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,586 miles
    Test number
    416241313364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,971 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,971 miles
    Test number
    596845753264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,969 miles (+24)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    590261414428
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail111,945 miles (+1,787)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,945 miles
    Test number
    446043582666
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass110,158 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    880141715357
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,158 miles (+1,710)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,158 miles
    Test number
    565348949502
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/r14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,448 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    433478122857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,431 miles (+1,547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    872732620506
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass106,884 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,884 miles
    Test number
    973704453576
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail106,866 miles (+3,122)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,866 miles
    Test number
    216585198964
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass103,744 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    954437551988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,743 miles (+2,877)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    891876544112
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass100,866 miles (+4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,866 miles
    Test number
    893331258231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass96,015 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    877548925379
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail95,955 miles (+6,636)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,955 miles
    Test number
    432441734381
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside & nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass89,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    862932619736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail89,319 miles (+5,870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    254987434455
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass83,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    995202134263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Fail83,449 miles (+6,796)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,449 miles
    Test number
    809210234274
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Pass76,653 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,653 miles
    Test number
    706793233275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,628 miles (+6,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    749011733283
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass70,407 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    126504832283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,344 miles (+5,862)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,344 miles
    Test number
    355553932493
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass64,482 miles (+6,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    327296331248
    • 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)

  28. Pass58,116 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,116 miles
    Test number
    560783840214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,961 miles (+5,176)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,961 miles
    Test number
    900164039288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,785 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,785 miles
    Test number
    633730458252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,358 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    993794857234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,976 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    650168556200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass35,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    351840365481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 FVC

Does S779 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 FVC is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 FVC?
The MOT on S779 FVC is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 FVC done?
S779 FVC was recorded at 116,962 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has S779 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 FVC has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S779 FVC 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 S779 FVC find?
S779 FVC passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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