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T818 JGF

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,576 mi
Last recorded50,576 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 JGF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,576 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front floorpans corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint with cat (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

front floorpans corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,839 miles

front floorpans corroding

outer c.v. gaiters worn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,722 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

front floorpans corroding

n/s/r tyre tread splitting on inner and outer edges

number plates delaminating slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2015 46,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

front floorpans corroding

n/s/r tyre tread splitting on inner and outer edges

number plates delaminating slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 41,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cvj boots perished

Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,993 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cvj boots perished

engine misfire

washers partially blocked

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cvj boots perishing (ns worse)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,512 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,244 miles

power steering hose damp (from reservoir)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 35,242 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edges

power steering hose damp (from reservoir)

rear exhaust section severely corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2009 33,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges (both 2mm)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,413 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread depths worn low on inner edges (both 2mm)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,197 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perished and worn

rear track control arm outer bushes perished and worn

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,978 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,996 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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T818 JGF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T818 JGF, 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 T818 JGF registered?

T818 JGF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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