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V431 HEV

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,608 mi
Last recorded33,608 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 HEV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,680 miles

front number plate sightly faded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are cracking

nearside front outter cv boot is damp

nearside front tyre cracking sightly inner tread

rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,942 miles

both front tyres outer side walls perishing

both rear radius arm bushes split/perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 26,076 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear trayling arm bushes just stating to crack both sides

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,434 miles

both rear radius arm bushes slighty split

Fail 21 Sep 2009 24,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear radius arm bushes slighty split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,952 miles

both rear radius arm bushes are perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,912 miles

all four tyres outer side walls are perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,401 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre outer side walls perishing

front brake pads are starting to wear 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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V431 HEV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V431 HEV, 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 V431 HEV registered?

V431 HEV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V431 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V431 HEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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