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T889 SPN

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 SPN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 78,829 miles

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

exhaust leak

nearisde rear wheel damaged

rear silencer holed

screen damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2010 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearisde rear wheel damaged

rear silencer holed

screen damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,354 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,375 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,328 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread, not deep enough to reach cords

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 May 2006 52,697 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2005 42,510 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 42,510 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 SPN is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T889 SPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T889 SPN registered?

T889 SPN is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T889 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T889 SPN shows 9 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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