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T178 CFT

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 CFT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 33,707 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 33,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 30,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 23,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 23,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 18,306 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 14,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,440 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,248 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 14,170 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,872 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,619 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,199 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 12,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 8,871 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,871 miles

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

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

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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T178 CFT is a 1999 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T178 CFT, 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 T178 CFT registered?

T178 CFT is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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