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V508 JSB

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,679 mi
Last recorded72,679 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 JSB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 72,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 63,345 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)

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

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

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

advise n/s/f tyre 0n 2mm and bald on inner edge

advise n/s/r trailing arm bush cracked and worn

advise o/s/f tyre on 3mm-4mm

exhaust centre section badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,812 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,919 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,637 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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V508 JSB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V508 JSB, 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 V508 JSB registered?

V508 JSB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V508 JSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 JSB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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