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V451 FRA

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 FRA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 101,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,868 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,868 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,212 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2008 81,212 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

general corrosion starting through out vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 66,746 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 53,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V451 FRA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V451 FRA, 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

How do I check the history of V451 FRA?

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What year was V451 FRA registered?

V451 FRA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V451 FRA safe to buy?

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