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S305 BCE

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 BCE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,442 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,660 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 88,658 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 85,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,663 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 82,782 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,615 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 75,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 68,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,955 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 61,859 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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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S305 BCE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S305 BCE, 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 S305 BCE registered?

S305 BCE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S305 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 BCE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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