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V253 HEG

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,092 mi
Last recorded105,092 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 HEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 105,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,027 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 92,027 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,675 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,753 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,604 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,881 miles

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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V253 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V253 HEG, 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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V253 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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