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T817 RAR

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT817 RAR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,198 miles

o/s/f floor corroded

outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,370 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r main suspension bush split

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,068 miles

center exhaust pipe corrosion

front tyres down to 2mm on outer edges

power steering belt cracking may soon require replacement

rear brakes squeak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,827 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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T817 RAR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T817 RAR, 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 T817 RAR registered?

T817 RAR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T817 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T817 RAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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