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V477 FFR

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,265 mi
Last recorded107,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV477 FFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 107,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 95,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,108 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,915 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe corroded, not holed.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on various brake pipes at rear.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,499 miles

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

exhaust centre section corroded,not holed.

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on chassis and floor in various places.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,037 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,490 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fine cracks in front tyres

nearside rear tyre tread worn slightly lumpy

small cut in tread at center of nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,066 miles

small hole in exhaust front pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,992 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V477 FFR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver 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 V477 FFR, 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 V477 FFR registered?

V477 FFR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V477 FFR safe to buy?

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