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T557 UAT

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,675 mi
Last recorded88,675 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 UAT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 88,675 miles

headlight beam patterns weak

Pass 13 May 2014 83,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 74,851 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 74,717 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 74,660 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 68,361 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 68,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 61,498 miles

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

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

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

corrosion emerging on underside floorpan

crack to near side rear lamp lense

engine oil leaks evident

Fail 16 May 2011 61,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion emerging on underside floorpan

crack to near side rear lamp lense

engine oil leaks evident

Pass 18 May 2010 55,239 miles

both outer cv caiters perrishing

slight corrosion emerging to near side front floor pan

slight damage to near side rear lamp lense

Pass 14 May 2009 49,670 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,702 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perished and is starting to crack

offside rear tyre is perished and is starting to crack

Pass 10 May 2007 37,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,414 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 31,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn to approx.. 3mm

n/s front tyre worn to 2+mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

slight front brake imbalance

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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T557 UAT is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T557 UAT, 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 T557 UAT registered?

T557 UAT is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T557 UAT safe to buy?

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