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V338 GFJ

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 GFJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 73,326 miles

Alternator and power steering belts cracking

Exhaust front pipe,catalyst and centre pipe corroding and centre pipe has a small hole and slight exhaust gas leak

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Front floors and outriggers corroding

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

Rear high level stop lamp slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2011 73,324 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Alternator and power steering belts cracking

Exhaust front pipe,catalyst and centre pipe corroding and centre pipe has a small hole and slight exhaust gas leak

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Front floors and outriggers corroding

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Radiator in poor condition

Rear high level stop lamp slightly insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2010 63,419 miles

Both front outriggers and floors slightly corroded

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2010 63,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Both front outriggers and floors slightly corroded

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 48,242 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 42,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,355 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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V338 GFJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V338 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 V338 GFJ registered?

V338 GFJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V338 GFJ safe to buy?

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