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T872 RNU

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,043 mi
Last recorded57,043 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT872 RNU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 57,043 miles

both outer cv boots badly cracked

both rear shocks damp

coolant leaking

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

various oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2014 57,043 miles

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

both outer cv boots badly cracked

both rear shocks damp

coolant leaking

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

radiator in poor condition

various oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2013 51,849 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrossion on rear wheel arches

various brake pipes corroded

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system has a slight blow and system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

reverse light not working

surface corrossion on rear wheel arches

various brake pipes corroded

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,247 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator drive belt badly cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,602 miles

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

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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T872 RNU is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T872 RNU, 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 T872 RNU registered?

T872 RNU is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T872 RNU safe to buy?

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