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T159 EJB

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,800 mi
Last recorded73,800 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 EJB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 67,413 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant level low

nearside front brake binding

Pass 6 May 2014 63,029 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 63,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 61,612 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight corrosion both front floor areas

Pass 8 May 2012 60,098 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,664 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,113 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,113 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil leak from sump plug

Pass 1 May 2007 52,561 miles

Rear wiper blade split. Coolent level low.

Fail 1 May 2007 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade split. Coolent level low.

Pass 5 May 2006 50,885 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 50,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T159 EJB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T159 EJB, 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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What year was T159 EJB registered?

T159 EJB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T159 EJB safe to buy?

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