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V553 GGV

2000 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 GGV
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,412 miles

surface corrosion underside

Fail 13 Aug 2009 140,412 miles

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,978 miles

o/s/front worn on iner edge

slight damage to inner rim of n/s front wheel

slight splitting in n/s rear trailing arm bush

surface cut on outer wall of n/s rear tyre

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2008 120,964 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight damage to inner rim of n/s front wheel

slight splitting in n/s rear trailing arm bush

surface cut on outer wall of n/s rear tyre

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,457 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 98,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V553 GGV is a 2000 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 V553 GGV, 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 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V553 GGV registered?

V553 GGV is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 16 February 2000.

Is V553 GGV safe to buy?

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