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T688 LEL

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 LEL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,777 miles

nearside rear brake performance indicates a potential fault and requires investigation

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,235 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 41,555 miles

rear exhaust corroded

front c.v. gaiters perished

Pass 27 May 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 37,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 33,793 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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T688 LEL is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T688 LEL, 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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T688 LEL is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T688 LEL safe to buy?

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