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V213 GFJ

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,721 mi
Last recorded59,721 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 GFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 59,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 59,709 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 57,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,630 miles

both rear trailing arm mounts deteriating

high level stop light unit slightly loose

Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,630 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm mounts deteriating

high level stop light unit slightly loose

note/oil level low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,082 miles

clutch thrust bearing noisy

slight weap from steering rack

washers accetable at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2008 41,082 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

clutch thrust bearing noisy

rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

slight smear from offside front wiper blade

slight weap from steering rack

washers accetable at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,360 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 37,360 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion to front and rear exhaust sections

light perishing to both rear trailing arm mounts

note/trims covering outer sill panels

slight bind to offside rear brake

slight inbalance to rear brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,981 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 32,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake master cylinder level low

corrosion to f/pipe and centre exhaust sections

front brake inbalance

high level brake lamp slightly loose

light perishing to rear trailing arm mounts

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread inside edge

oil around o/s/f chassis area/ power steering level low(no obvious leak found- monitor)

one washer inop n/s

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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V213 GFJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V213 GFJ, 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 V213 GFJ registered?

V213 GFJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V213 GFJ safe to buy?

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