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V125 DWV

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,358 mi
Last recorded43,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 DWV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,421 miles

water ingress to head lamps

Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,014 miles

front and rear suspension components rusting

front floor pans corroded

water ingress to o/s and n/s head lights

Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including rear brake backplates and suspension arms

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,772 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 41,769 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,013 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floor rusting

Fail 26 Oct 2015 40,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floor rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

suspension components and underside of vehicle have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2014 40,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

suspension components and underside of vehicle have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,150 miles

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,148 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,327 miles

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

o/s & n/s front floor pans rusty

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,762 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to de-grade

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,512 miles

Advise rear number plate started to seperate.

Advise surface corrosion on o/srear brake pipe at clip above exhaust.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise rear number plate started to seperate.

Advise surface corrosion on o/srear brake pipe at clip above exhaust.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but still easily read

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but still easily read

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,116 miles

ADVISE exhaust front pipe very corroded.

ADVISE n/s wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,182 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 32,182 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but not likley to be misread

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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V125 DWV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V125 DWV, 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 V125 DWV registered?

V125 DWV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V125 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V125 DWV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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