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T843 MCS

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 MCS
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,907 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

condition of radiator

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

condition of radiator

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,331 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front badly worn on inside edge

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front badly worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,429 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,903 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING INSECURE

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,895 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING INSECURE

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,625 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,613 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED.

REAR WIPER BLADE DAMAGED.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 76,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

POWER STEERING BELT BADLY CRACKED.

REAR WIPER BLADE DAMAGED.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,743 miles

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

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

advise radiator fins corrided

fan belt cracked

nearside rea tyre cracked no cords showing

power steering belt cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise radiator fins corrided

fan belt cracked

nearside rea tyre cracked no cords showing

power steering belt cracked

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,564 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN SIDEWALL. POWER STEER BELT CRACKED.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN SIDEWALL. POWER STEER BELT CRACKED.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 70,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 67,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T843 MCS is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T843 MCS, 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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T843 MCS is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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