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V407 FFG

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 FFG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 123,329 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 123,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 116,187 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 110,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to n/s and o/d floor pans

corrosion to n/s and o/s floor pans

damage to n/s/f outer side wall

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking iner edge

Pass 12 May 2008 102,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 102,614 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 102,574 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Cuts and damage to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic outer sill coverws fitted

Puncture to N/S/R

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,932 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 96,897 miles

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

dampess to power steering resvoir area † †plastic sill covers fitted † †radaitor in poor condtion † †slight dampness to both rear shocks † †cut in o/s/f tyre † †both drive shaft gaiter perished

Pass 1 Dec 2005 89,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 89,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp aim low exhaust blow from front pipe †O/S OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW

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 FFG is a 1999 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V407 FFG, 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 V407 FFG registered?

V407 FFG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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