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V165 KCL

1999 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,878 mi
Last recorded48,878 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 KCL
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,878 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 48,876 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,788 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,884 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,880 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,634 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,679 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 27,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 27,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,226 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,680 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 17,060 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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V165 KCL is a 1999 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V165 KCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V165 KCL registered?

V165 KCL is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V165 KCL safe to buy?

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