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T118 EFM

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,150 mi
Last recorded120,150 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 EFM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 120,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 120,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 109,310 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 109,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,211 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2009 104,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 97,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 88,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system has been repaired

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2007 88,872 miles

Exhaust system has been repaired

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Slight cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,784 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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T118 EFM is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T118 EFM, 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

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What year was T118 EFM registered?

T118 EFM is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T118 EFM safe to buy?

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