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T427 DLP

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,129 mi
Last recorded91,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 DLP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,129 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 185-55-15

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre 185-55-15

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge 185-55-15

Vehicle struggled to meet emission level

Fail 22 Jul 2016 89,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre 185-55-15

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

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on edge 185-55-15

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

Vehicle struggled to meet emission level

Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,785 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside front tyre worn on edge 185-55-15

Offside front tyre worn on edge 185-55-15

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,100 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge 185-55-15

Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,085 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge 185-55-15

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,196 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 75,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

O/S/F Tyre cut

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,607 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 71,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 66,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 66,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 May 2008 62,284 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

rear number plate blemished

Pass 7 May 2008 62,284 miles

battery insecure

rear number plate blemished

Pass 4 May 2007 56,105 miles

THROTTLE STICKING.

Fail 4 May 2007 56,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THROTTLE STICKING.

Pass 9 May 2006 50,809 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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T427 DLP is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T427 DLP, 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 T427 DLP registered?

T427 DLP is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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