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V158 EFH

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 EFH
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,117 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 48,095 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,846 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively near and off sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear void bushes cracked

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear void bushes cracked

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,660 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,660 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,130 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,959 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,297 miles

offside front wiper split at end

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 26,757 miles

high level brake ligth secure on rear sceen by tape

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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V158 EFH 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 72.2%.

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 V158 EFH, 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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V158 EFH is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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