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T823 KFJ

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,826 mi
Last recorded130,826 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 KFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,826 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 130,826 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,059 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 129,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,674 miles

Coolant leak poss top right of engine.

OSF & NSF outer cv boots splitting.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 117,337 miles

O/S/F tyre cut in side wall

front brake discs have got hot

Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F tyre cut in side wall

front brake discs have got hot

head lights poor

Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,976 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 106,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N/S/F brake binding slight

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2007 95,198 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 95,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 82,983 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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T823 KFJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T823 KFJ, 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 T823 KFJ registered?

T823 KFJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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