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V170 JDD

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 JDD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre extremely close to limit

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake and fuel pipes obscured unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre extremely close to limit

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake and fuel pipes obscured unable to carry out full inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,510 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55x15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,505 miles

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear fuel and brake pipes covered unable to carry out full inspections

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,625 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,262 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,146 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,502 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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V170 JDD is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V170 JDD, 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 V170 JDD registered?

V170 JDD is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V170 JDD safe to buy?

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