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S993 CDP

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,530 mi
Last recorded50,530 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 CDP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,530 miles

Oil leak

front brake imbalance quite high - 20%

o/s dip headlamp image output quite poor

o/s/r service brake low effort indicating a possible fault

Battery insecure

battery earth connection loose

Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,524 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake imbalance quite high - 20%

o/s dip headlamp image output quite poor

o/s/r service brake low effort indicating a possible fault

Battery insecure

battery earth connection loose

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,452 miles

Rear inbalance high

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Slight oil leak - sump area

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s washer poor

o/s/f cv boot perished

Fail 1 Apr 2009 49,452 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear inbalance high

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Slight oil leak - sump area

n/s/f cv boot perished

o/s washer poor

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,504 miles

exhaust very rusty & rear silencer outer skin holed but not blowing

rear indicator bulbs faded to almost white colour

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,450 miles

see original advise sheet no. 7314301476262

Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded

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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S993 CDP is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver 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 S993 CDP, 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

How do I check the history of S993 CDP?

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What year was S993 CDP registered?

S993 CDP is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S993 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S993 CDP 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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