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T859 BFJ

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 BFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 107,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 107,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 107,717 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 97,032 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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,565 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,565 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,628 miles

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

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

Exhaust center section slightly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight wear on outer edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,637 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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T859 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T859 BFJ, 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 T859 BFJ registered?

T859 BFJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T859 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 BFJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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