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V153 FBJ

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,531 mi
Last recorded79,531 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 FBJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,090 miles

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

Nearside front floor starting to corrode.

Offside Front floor starting to corrode.

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 70,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside front floor starting to corrode.

Offside Front floor starting to corrode.

Outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,050 miles

Shields fitted.

Exhaust rusty.

Front number plate starting to fade.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 68,050 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rusty.

Front number plate starting to fade.

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

Shields fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,399 miles

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,503 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,826 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 44,187 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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V153 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V153 FBJ, 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 V153 FBJ registered?

V153 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V153 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 FBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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