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T541 ABT

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT541 ABT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,679 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside hand brake weaker than o/s

Rear axle bushes debonding

Rear number plate debonding

emmisions just pasted after big test

exhaust sounds like a blow from front

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,668 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,144 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 111,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,602 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Rear noplate debonding

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,776 miles

hand brake lever comes up high

o/s front disc corroding

rear number plate dedonding

Fail 30 Jun 2015 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake lever comes up high

o/s front disc corroding

rear number plate dedonding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,319 miles

o/s front disc slight corrosion

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Jun 2014 102,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front disc slight corrosion

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,452 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s noplate light dull

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,230 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,901 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 80,632 miles

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

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

both front floors corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,632 miles

both front floors corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 75,072 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 75,042 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 70,169 miles

unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic covers. †near side front tyre low on tread

Fail 20 May 2006 70,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check sills for corrosion due to plastic covers. †near side front tyre low on tread

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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T541 ABT is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T541 ABT, 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 T541 ABT registered?

T541 ABT is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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