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V407 FDY

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 FDY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front, tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front, tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,092 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 96,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,706 miles

headlamps deteriorting

Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,706 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW

OSF BEAM PATTERN POOR

Pass 11 Sep 2009 83,332 miles

nsr tyre perished,damage to sidewall

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf nsf beam patterns poor due to lenses in poor condition

osr tyre perished and cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2009 83,331 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished,damage to sidewall

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf nsf beam patterns poor due to lenses in poor condition

osr tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,279 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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V407 FDY is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V407 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V407 FDY registered?

V407 FDY is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V407 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 FDY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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