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T396 PEC

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,950 mi
Last recorded185,950 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 PEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 185,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner Cill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside plastic skirts fitted preventing inspection of outer cill

Offside plastic skirts fitted preventing inspection of outer cill

overall vehicle under carriage showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2019 185,111 miles

Nearside Outer cill has plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer cill has plastic covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 185,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer cill has plastic covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer cill has plastic covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2018 180,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to cills preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 180,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to cills preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2017 174,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan

Oil leak ()

Undercarriage showing corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 162,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 162,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 162,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 145,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,851 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,600 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 125,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 115,962 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 115,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 103,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,426 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,794 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 64,009 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,009 miles

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

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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T396 PEC is a 1999 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T396 PEC, 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 T396 PEC registered?

T396 PEC is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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