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T173 RDO

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 RDO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.68% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,174 miles

Near side rear tyre had very slight damage to inner side wall.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,216 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,216 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,903 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,903 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,129 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,273 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,197 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 38,197 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T173 RDO is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T173 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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T173 RDO is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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