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T158 BOK

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 BOK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi section corroded

General corrosion

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 61,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi section corroded

General corrosion

Offside front floor to sill corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: FLOOR PAN / FLOOR TO SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. readings: 100 / 140 = 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / damaged (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards fitted limiting access to some areas / items

Fail 2 Nov 2023 58,753 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits print out attached (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH NS AND OS: FLOOR PAN / FLOOR TO SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. readings: 100 / 140 = 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked / damaged (0.1 (b))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards fitted limiting access to some areas / items

Pass 1 Nov 2022 55,865 miles

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section armour missing

General corrosion

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 55,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section armour missing

General corrosion

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,892 miles

Exhaust system corroded and flexi section armour missing

General corrosion

Offside dip beam image poor

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,986 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 52,986 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,069 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,532 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre perrished and split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,644 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,054 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 24,868 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,176 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,521 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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T158 BOK is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T158 BOK, 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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T158 BOK is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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