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V225 FDB

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 FDB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note;- water leak into spare tyre well.

Note;- wear on wiper stalk/loose BUT is fully functional.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Note;- water leak into spare tyre well.

Note;- wear on wiper stalk/loose BUT is fully functional.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 69,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm front bushes will require ATTENTION,,,

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,251 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2009 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,097 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 52,475 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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V225 FDB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V225 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 V225 FDB registered?

V225 FDB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V225 FDB safe to buy?

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