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V248 DPG

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,321 mi
Last recorded37,321 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 DPG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,490 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,984 miles

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

vague pattern to both headlamp aims

Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,983 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front cv boots started to perish

tested in wet conditions

vague pattern to both headlamp aims

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,330 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 28,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre,s worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 22,878 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

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

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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V248 DPG 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 V248 DPG, 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 V248 DPG registered?

V248 DPG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V248 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 DPG 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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