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V152 GPX

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,544 mi
Last recorded79,544 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 GPX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,577 miles

Front pads appear 3/4 worn

Handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,531 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Handbrake travel high

Front pads appear 3/4 worn

OSF steel wheel has impact damage on inside edge (repair)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 61,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,267 miles

front pads wearing thin

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 41,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise hand brake has limited reserve travel.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,841 miles

advise hand brake has limited reserve travel.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 39,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,746 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,382 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 37,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,999 miles

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

n/s wiper split on end

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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V152 GPX is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V152 GPX, 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 V152 GPX registered?

V152 GPX is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V152 GPX safe to buy?

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