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T901 RPG

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 RPG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 113,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 113,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 111,980 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,209 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 108,243 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 105,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 102,261 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front spot lamp inoperative

some travel on brake pedal

Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,413 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight travel on foot brake pedal possibly brake adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,564 miles

front number platemark on back plate

Pass 2 Aug 2007 92,059 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

small cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,906 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 84,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaking from rocker cover gasket and oil filter

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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T901 RPG is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T901 RPG, 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 T901 RPG registered?

T901 RPG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T901 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T901 RPG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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