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T875 RDL

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT875 RDL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,640 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,949 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,671 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

slight binding at offside and nearside front brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 87,671 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

slight binding at offside and nearside front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,346 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

offside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 65,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 65,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

minor cracking within both rear tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

minor damage to the front numberplate

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

minor cracking within both rear tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

minor damage to the front numberplate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,744 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 53,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 50,223 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,223 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 45,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 41,120 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 41,120 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2006 36,366 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 36,366 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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T875 RDL is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T875 RDL, 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 T875 RDL registered?

T875 RDL is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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