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V108 VBW

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,615 mi
Last recorded72,615 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 VBW
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,615 miles

offside front chassis outrigger heavily undersealed

windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Feb 2015 72,535 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

windscreen cracked in the swept area but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

windscreen cracked in the swept area but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Oct 2012 64,243 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 64,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,931 miles

Center seat belt removed/ unable to locate at time of test. vehicle tested with 3 passenger seats and a driver.

O/S/R trailing arm bush seperated but not resulting in excessive movement at time of test.will Require replacemnt shortly!

Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 27,248 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,868 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,418 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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V108 VBW is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V108 VBW, 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 V108 VBW registered?

V108 VBW is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V108 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V108 VBW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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