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V166 FGJ

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,066 mi
Last recorded79,066 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 FGJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,066 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 70,743 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak [gearbox]

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,743 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak [gearbox]

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,608 miles

exhaust aged rusty in places advise loose baffles centre and rear boxes loose baffles

Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,603 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust aged rusty in places advise centre and rear boxes loose baffles

Fail 6 Sep 2006 54,330 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

advise repair of n/s/f spotlamp

both rear indicator bulbs faded

evidence of coolant on radiator and radiator aged

exhaust very rusty advise

rear bumper loose advise repair

slight cracking in suspension bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,330 miles

advise repair of n/s/f spotlamp

both rear indicator bulbs faded

evidence of coolant on radiator and radiator aged

exhaust very rusty advise

rear bumper loose advise repair

slight cracking in suspension bushes

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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V166 FGJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V166 FGJ, 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 V166 FGJ registered?

V166 FGJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V166 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V166 FGJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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