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V189 LAB

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 LAB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 107,513 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Chip noted in screen

Cracks noted in both outer c.v boots

N/S/R tyre outer wall perrished

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Run out noted on O/S/F brake disc

Slight blow from exhaust center box

Fail 27 Oct 2012 107,513 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Chip noted in screen

Cracks noted in both outer c.v boots

N/S/R tyre outer wall perrished

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

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

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

Run out noted on O/S/F brake disc

Slight blow from exhaust center box

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,119 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Chip noted in screen

Cracks in outer C.V gaitors

Fail 29 Oct 2011 103,119 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Chip noted in screen

Cracks in outer C.V gaitors

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 98,232 miles

Both outer c.v gaitors cracked

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Chip noted in screen

Exhaust catching at rear chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2010 98,232 miles

Both outer c.v gaitors cracked

Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Chip noted in screen

Exhaust catching at rear chassis

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 93,932 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes showng signs of wear

Surface rust/corrosion to steel brake pipes at rear

n/s/f tyre tread 2mm

Fail 1 Nov 2008 88,963 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

corrosion to n/s/f floor

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s/r brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2008 88,963 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

corrosion to n/s/f floor

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s/r brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 74,983 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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V189 LAB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V189 LAB, 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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V189 LAB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V189 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 LAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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