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S768 RBV

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,464 mi
Last recorded81,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 RBV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,464 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH IN PLEETS

BRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR OF VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,193 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT OUTER C/V GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH IN PLEETS

BRAKE PIPES AROUND REAR OF VEHICLE STARTING TO CORRODE

CATALIC CONVERTOR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND RATTLING

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

O/S REAR WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 74,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,531 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,530 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,767 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake pad getting slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,865 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,836 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 37,006 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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S768 RBV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S768 RBV, 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 S768 RBV registered?

S768 RBV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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