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S301 VYA

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 VYA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2008 103,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 103,677 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 89,366 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bit of play in rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front tyres 2mm

nearside rear radius arm large bush splitting

offside front pads about 2/3 worn

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust rusting

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 17 Jan 2007 89,366 miles

bit of play in rack

both front outer constant velocity joint boots cracking

both front tyres 2mm

nearside rear radius arm large bush splitting

offside front pads about 2/3 worn

offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

parts of exhaust rusting

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,972 miles

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

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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S301 VYA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 68,468 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 S301 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 27 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S301 VYA registered?

S301 VYA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S301 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 VYA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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