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V117 PEO

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,904 mi
Last recorded121,904 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 PEO
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 121,904 miles

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Engine has a lumpy idle.

N/s and o/s front floors starting to corrode.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated but seviceable.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,904 miles

Both headlamps have a slightly diffused beam pattern.

Engine has a lumpy idle.

N/s and o/s front floors starting to corrode.

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

Rear radius arm bushes deteriorated but seviceable.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,665 miles

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 111,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 100,629 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewalls

rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 90,060 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s + o/s front brake discs worn (not excessive)

n/s + o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly diffused

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,054 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 65,029 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 54,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V117 PEO is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V117 PEO, 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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V117 PEO is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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