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T617 LAO

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,501 mi
Last recorded50,501 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT617 LAO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,501 miles

underbody corroded but not excess

Fail 26 Mar 2026 50,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded but not excess

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,480 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 50,480 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 47,561 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 45,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,378 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 43,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,648 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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T617 LAO is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T617 LAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T617 LAO registered?

T617 LAO is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T617 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T617 LAO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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