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S491 ACX

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,748 mi
Last recorded49,748 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 ACX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,748 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,816 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,567 miles

Exhaust front pipe cracked and blowing. †Power steering pump damp with fluid.

Fail 11 Jan 2007 36,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust front pipe cracked and blowing. †Power steering pump damp with fluid.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,816 miles

Nearside wiper blade split. †Nearside trailing arm bush worn. †Both sides front brake pipes have surface corrosion.

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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S491 ACX is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S491 ACX, 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 S491 ACX registered?

S491 ACX is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S491 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 ACX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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