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V460 GEF

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 GEF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,596 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 106,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Requires of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Corner of head and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,041 miles

Emissions not tested Due too condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Corner of head and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,047 miles

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,046 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,060 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,684 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 94,684 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,276 miles

o/s rear tyre slight distortion +has screw in tread ? 175/65/14

Fail 4 Sep 2014 91,276 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre slight distortion +has screw in tread ? 175/65/14

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,800 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,704 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,704 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)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,635 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,328 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 45,328 miles

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

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

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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V460 GEF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 V460 GEF, 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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V460 GEF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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