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V143 LAB

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 LAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1855515 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,305 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,305 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,385 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 85,180 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,868 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

power steering fluid cap missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,936 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,822 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 44,583 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,570 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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V143 LAB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver 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 V143 LAB, 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 V143 LAB registered?

V143 LAB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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