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T161 RDO

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,680 mi
Last recorded72,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 RDO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 72,680 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shocks locked up (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear trailing arm link brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture has bust (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,521 miles

Offside Coarse corrosion on front and rear suspension components and front subframe, but structurally sound

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting at base of boot, but not enough to leak grease or ingress dirt or water (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,885 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 71,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,590 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,253 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,004 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

sills/floors slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,948 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,226 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,820 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 55,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,918 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 51,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,213 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,556 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 35,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,979 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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T161 RDO is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T161 RDO, 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 T161 RDO registered?

T161 RDO is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T161 RDO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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