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S353 GTV

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 GTV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,168 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,107 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,730 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,502 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

high handbrake travel

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 60,129 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 56,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty in places but not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty in places but not blowing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,394 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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S353 GTV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S353 GTV, 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.

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What year was S353 GTV registered?

S353 GTV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S353 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 GTV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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