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V496 OAY

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,948 mi
Last recorded99,948 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 OAY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,948 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front floor

Pass 18 Mar 2010 93,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 93,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2009 89,965 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,965 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 88,218 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 88,218 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 88,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V496 OAY is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V496 OAY, 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 V496 OAY registered?

V496 OAY is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V496 OAY safe to buy?

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