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V482 WFC

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,888 mi
Last recorded35,888 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 WFC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 35,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

PAS oil level at minimum limit

both rear indicators have some loss of colour

Fail 17 Apr 2012 31,949 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 27,693 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,693 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,149 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of distorsion/kicking in tyre tread recommend new tyre 175/65/14 hr

Fail 25 Aug 2005 18,178 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 18,178 miles

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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V482 WFC is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V482 WFC, 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 V482 WFC registered?

V482 WFC is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V482 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V482 WFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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