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T454 DCW

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT454 DCW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,785 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,323 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,893 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,368 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 85,890 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside offside floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,349 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,491 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes , offside front brake low effort

Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,490 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

slight imbalance on front brakes , offside front brake low effort

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,785 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,776 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,157 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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T454 DCW is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T454 DCW, 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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How do I check the history of T454 DCW?

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What year was T454 DCW registered?

T454 DCW is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T454 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T454 DCW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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