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V601 FGR

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,458 mi
Last recorded62,458 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 FGR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,458 miles

both front tyres 3mm.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in very poor condition.

front outer c.v gaiters in poor condition.

light cracks in front tyres.

oil leaks.

radiator in poor condition.

rear suspension bushes in poor condition.

slight suspension knocks.

underbody corrosion.

various light body damage.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 62,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres 3mm.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in very poor condition.

front outer c.v gaiters in poor condition.

light cracks in front tyres.

oil leaks.

radiator in poor condition.

rear suspension bushes in poor condition.

slight suspension knocks.

underbody corrosion.

various light body damage.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,826 miles

both front c,v gaiters poor condition

both front tyres 3mm

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm,slight runout

o/s/r brake sticking (just acceptable)

slight wear to suspension bushes

surface rust to main and front brake pipes

suspension knocks and rattles

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,827 miles

body/paint damage.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

n/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

o/s/f tyre 3mm.

sump poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

body/paint damage.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

n/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

o/s/f tyre 3mm.

sump poor condition.

suspension bushes poor condition.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,544 miles

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

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

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

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

EXHAUST,RADIATOR AND OUTER CV GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION.

HEAVY OILL LEAK/SUMP PAN CORRODED.

HEAVY UNDER BODY/FLOOR AND SUSPENSION COMPONENT CORROSION FORMING.

SURFACE RUST TO ALL OTHER BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,587 miles

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

surface rust to brake pipes(just acceptable)

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,326 miles

surface rust to brake pipes.front brake discs poor condition.slight wear to rear suspension bushes.n/s c,v gaiter poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,563 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 47,563 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,356 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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V601 FGR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V601 FGR, 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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V601 FGR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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