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T749 DRP

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,156 mi
Last recorded32,156 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 DRP
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 32,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 31,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 31,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 30,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front floor corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 30,072 miles

o/s and n/s front floor corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 29,579 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,844 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 28,192 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 25,511 miles

front jacking points corroded

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 6 May 2015 23,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 22,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 22,079 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn advise early replacement

Pass 2 May 2012 21,572 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,118 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,325 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 15,073 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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T749 DRP is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T749 DRP, 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 T749 DRP registered?

T749 DRP is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T749 DRP safe to buy?

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