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V245 GDX

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,064 mi
Last recorded127,064 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 GDX
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 127,064 miles

Nearside Front Hole in floor from corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,721 miles

Nearside Front Hole in the floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 125,851 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v gaitor insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 125,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v gaitor insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 116,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front floor underside has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Also worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,978 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 102,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 100,153 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 100,153 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front ABS ring broken. Warning light not on indicating a fault

Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front ABS ring broken. Warning light not on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 93,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front abs ring fractured

Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side and near side rear trailing arm bushes split not causing excessive movement

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,282 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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V245 GDX is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V245 GDX, 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 V245 GDX registered?

V245 GDX is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V245 GDX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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