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T824 RCE

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,450 mi
Last recorded126,450 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT824 RCE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,450 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished.

Both rear main suspension bushes are worn and deteriorated.

Chip in screen above swept area.

Front brake balance just passes.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads worn down. Advise replacement.

The exposed ends of all the metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front outer CV boots perished.

Both rear main suspension bushes are worn and deteriorated.

Chip in screen above swept area.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake balance just passes.

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads worn down. Advise replacement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

The exposed ends of all the metal brake pipes have surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 113,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 105,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 97,782 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 97,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,694 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 73,958 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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T824 RCE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T824 RCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T824 RCE registered?

T824 RCE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T824 RCE safe to buy?

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