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T689 NCF

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,956 mi
Last recorded105,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 NCF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,956 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded and cooling fins missing

throttle pedal stiff and sticks occasionaly

Fail 23 Jul 2012 105,956 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator corroded and cooling fins missing

throttle pedal stiff and sticks occasionaly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,747 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,747 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,028 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak from engine around oil filter area

power steering pump damp with a misting of oil

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and will replacing soon

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,998 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak from engine around oil filter area

power steering pump damp with a misting of oil

rear exhaust mounting rubber split and will replacing soon

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Jul 2008 74,932 miles

all tyres under inflated

bonnet difficult to secure

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit - 2mm

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc inner surfaces slightly lipped

front brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel flap not closing fully

heavy grease dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r trailing arm bush age cracking

o/s/f fog light cracked & inop

o/s/f headlight aim on upper limits

puncture in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on tank strap retaining bolts

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

unable to test hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Fail 19 Jul 2008 74,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres under inflated

bonnet difficult to secure

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit - 2mm

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc inner surfaces slightly lipped

front brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel flap not closing fully

heavy grease dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/r trailing arm bush age cracking

o/s/f fog light cracked & inop

o/s/f headlight aim on upper limits

puncture in o/s/r tyre

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on tank strap retaining bolts

unable to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted

unable to test hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,087 miles

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

Oil leak

both front have cuts to their treads

dampness around pas pump and pas pipes

osf fog light lens u/s

water damage to rear no. plate

Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front have cuts to their treads

dampness around pas pump and pas pipes

osf fog light lens u/s

water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,932 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2005 47,901 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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T689 NCF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T689 NCF, 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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T689 NCF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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