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T789 AFR

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 AFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,960 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 85,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,182 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,182 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,520 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,763 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 74,763 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 70,568 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 70,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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T789 AFR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T789 AFR, 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 T789 AFR registered?

T789 AFR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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