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V582 GCF

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,288 mi
Last recorded114,288 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 GCF
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 114,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 112,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 110,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 105,994 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage offside front door

Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,895 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 100,697 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 91,813 miles

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

slight leak from front exhaust pipe

slight uneven braking at rear

slight wear in both sides rear lower radius arm mount bushes

starting to corrode on offside front floor area

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight leak from front exhaust pipe

slight uneven braking at rear

slight wear in both sides rear lower radius arm mount bushes

starting to corrode on offside front floor area

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,428 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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V582 GCF is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V582 GCF, 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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V582 GCF is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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