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T890 DCW

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,291 mi
Last recorded102,291 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT890 DCW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 102,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,778 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 85,670 miles

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

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

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

gearbox bellhousing damaged and incomplete

Pass 19 Nov 2008 85,670 miles

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

gearbox bellhousing damaged and incomplete

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,246 miles

age related cracking on outer side walls of o/s rear tyre

front pads appear to be three quarters worn, inspection is advised

several small gas escapes from exhaust system

Fail 3 Nov 2005 61,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

age related cracking on outer side walls of o/s rear tyre

front pads appear to be three quarters worn, inspection is advised

several small gas escapes from exhaust system

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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T890 DCW is a 1999 Rover 414 in White 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 T890 DCW, 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 T890 DCW registered?

T890 DCW is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is T890 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T890 DCW 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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