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V538 YEE

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,333 mi
Last recorded124,333 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 YEE
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 124,333 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,131 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap hooks corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 117,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank strap hooks corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

both back plats on the hubs are corroded fronts

Fail 25 Jan 2012 108,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

both back plats on the hubs are corroded fronts

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,906 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Brake pipes corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 91,619 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,617 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion on suspension components

Corrosion underside

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,704 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pipes covered by plastic and waxoyl but still starting to corrode in places

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Plastic covers on sills

Underside of vehicle has been coated in waxoyl

Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,704 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pipes covered by plastic and waxoyl but still starting to corrode in places

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Plastic covers on sills

Underside of vehicle has been coated in waxoyl

Pass 30 Jan 2008 73,759 miles

can not see under covers for corrosion

near side rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2008 73,750 miles

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

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

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

can not see under covers for corrosion

near side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,562 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,725 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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V538 YEE is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V538 YEE, 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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V538 YEE is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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