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V53 NDM

1999 Rover 414

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 NDM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,706 miles

Oil leak ()

not able to check front sills

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (6.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust system corroded and minor blow

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,705 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (6.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust system corroded and minor blow

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

not able to check front sills

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

unable to check front outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2016 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

unable to check front outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,807 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,807 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 70,285 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,586 miles

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

suspension parts rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspension parts rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,194 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,341 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,331 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,612 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,082 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,082 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 33,482 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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V53 NDM is a 1999 Rover 414 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V53 NDM, 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 V53 NDM registered?

V53 NDM is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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