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T158 RDK

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,525 mi
Last recorded46,525 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 46,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,965 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 41,965 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,607 miles

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 radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,721 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 28,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 26,573 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 26,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,359 miles

exhaust leaking at front pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2013 22,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,215 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Apr 2007 16,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,794 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 RDK is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RDK, 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 T158 RDK registered?

T158 RDK is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T158 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T158 RDK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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