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V495 HLF

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,019 mi
Last recorded42,019 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 HLF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 42,019 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,629 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 41,629 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,149 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,008 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 40,008 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,606 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,120 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,328 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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V495 HLF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V495 HLF, 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 V495 HLF registered?

V495 HLF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V495 HLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 HLF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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