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T796 LJA

1999 Rover 414

Maroon Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT796 LJA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,556 miles

Both headlight beam patterns starting to degrade, now clear pattern

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 61,957 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 27 May 2010 61,957 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2009 58,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 58,933 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 May 2008 57,497 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 57,491 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,458 miles

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

Front Number Plate Discoloured

Fail 25 Apr 2007 56,458 miles

Front Number Plate Discoloured

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 55,109 miles

bolts missing out of rocker cover

front number starting to discolour

rear wiper blade defective †

Fail 14 Apr 2006 55,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bolts missing out of rocker cover

front number starting to discolour

rear wiper blade defective †

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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T796 LJA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Maroon with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T796 LJA, 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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T796 LJA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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