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T485 DOB

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 DOB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 89,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 5 Apr 2011 89,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

slight corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,617 miles

oil pressure switch leaking oil

radiator core in poor condition

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 79,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil pressure switch leaking oil

radiator core in poor condition

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,491 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre p[oor condition cracking

offside rear tyre p[oor condition cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,602 miles

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,503 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2006 63,494 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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T485 DOB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T485 DOB, 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 T485 DOB registered?

T485 DOB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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