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V129 FFJ

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 FFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,174 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,026 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,135 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,372 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,563 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,684 miles

advise accident damage to nsf

Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,229 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

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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V129 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V129 FFJ, 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 V129 FFJ registered?

V129 FFJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V129 FFJ safe to buy?

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