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V502 FFR

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 FFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,627 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,626 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,629 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,704 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 33,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,936 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,295 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,295 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,181 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 19,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,992 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 16,992 miles

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

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

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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V502 FFR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V502 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V502 FFR registered?

V502 FFR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V502 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 FFR shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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