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T827 RCE

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,862 mi
Last recorded73,862 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 RCE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,862 miles

Exhaust system deteriated at rear.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriate.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radiator heavily corroded and leaking.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 73,862 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust system deteriated at rear.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush starting to deteriate.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Radiator heavily corroded and leaking.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,924 miles

Radiator corroded.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 66,924 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Radiator corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,606 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper slightly insecure.

Slight deteriation on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 Feb 2008 62,606 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper slightly insecure.

Slight brake bind on driver side front wheel with vehicle raised.

Slight deteriation on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,605 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,605 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 52,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 52,952 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T827 RCE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 T827 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.

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What year was T827 RCE registered?

T827 RCE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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