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V197 HEG

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 HEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 89,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 79,639 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 79,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

both front tyres worn badley on inner edges

damage to both front wings

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat.

o/s rear radious arm bush starting to perish & split

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge & n/s rear tyre tread low

plastic covers over both outer sills obstructing view

slight exhaust blow from front pipe

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 23 May 2007 70,391 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 70,390 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 63,623 miles

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

front pads gettin low, †dent near side wing,

Fail 19 May 2006 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front pads gettin low, †dent near side wing,

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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V197 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V197 HEG, 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 V197 HEG registered?

V197 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V197 HEG safe to buy?

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