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T889 KBE

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

27,396 mi
Last recorded27,396 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 KBE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,396 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2026 27,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 27,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near union to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 27,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 27,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear evidence of brake fluid around back plate but no obvious leak.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,787 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,769 miles

Power steering fluid level near minimum and slight seepage from power steering pipe to reservoir

Fail 4 Sep 2015 25,769 miles

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

Power steering fluid level near minimum and slight seepage from power steering pipe to reservoir

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,799 miles

oil arround power steering pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,357 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 23,357 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,695 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,695 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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,087 miles

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

coolant leak from engine

Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,842 miles

slightly low reading offside rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2009 201,020 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,712 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades split at ends both sides

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,782 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side wall and tread

Fail 23 Jun 2006 18,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on side wall and tread

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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T889 KBE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T889 KBE, 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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T889 KBE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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