CarVerify

Free Car Check

T108 BJF

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 BJF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,273 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 25 Jun 2025 78,267 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

several suspension components rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2025 78,263 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessively corroded, sill covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck rusty (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Radiator deteriorating

Several suspension components rusty

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,918 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all - front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant header tank - coolant/oil contamination

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,133 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer benefit of doubt given replace soon (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on various suspension components under vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured note side repeaters slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on various suspension components under vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion various places under car

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,616 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look thin ... cannot see clearly to fully assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both head light beam patterns deteriorating advise may require attn soon

Offside reverse light inop if fitted

Rear foot brake values slightly low each side reducing overall efficiency of brakes to 58% ... advise investigation ... soon

surface corrosion in various places under car... osf jacking point worst

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,565 miles

evidence of repairs to PAS system pipes and evidence of residual fluid leaks … does not appear to be leaking at this time

surface corrosion in various places but not yet excessive

Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

evidence of repairs to PAS system pipes and evidence of residual fluid leaks … does not appear to be leaking at this time

surface corrosion in various places but not yet excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,192 miles

Front both headlight patterns deteriorating

Offside wiper blade deteriorated but still clears ...advise replace soon

Oil leak oil / pas fluid leak ...historic / no drips ....advise monitor levels etc ( benefit of doubt given)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,839 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,262 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroding

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 23 Apr 2015 60,240 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes corroding

nsf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,853 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,082 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 Apr 2007 36,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,205 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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T108 BJF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T108 BJF, 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 T108 BJF?

You can check the full history of T108 BJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T108 BJF registered?

T108 BJF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T108 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T108 BJF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T108 BJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T108 BJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.