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V59 GFR

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,952 mi
Last recorded67,952 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 GFR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,952 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 67,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,355 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 62,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,399 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 52,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,807 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,936 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,852 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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V59 GFR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red 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 V59 GFR, 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 V59 GFR registered?

V59 GFR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V59 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 GFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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