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V209 FDB

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,873 mi
Last recorded70,873 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 FDB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 68,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,434 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 25 Sep 2008 66,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,937 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,937 miles

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

advise off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,197 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

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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V209 FDB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V209 FDB, 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 V209 FDB registered?

V209 FDB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V209 FDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V209 FDB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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