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V608 GEN

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,444 mi
Last recorded117,444 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV608 GEN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,444 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 113,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,149 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 105,935 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,935 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 101,596 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 101,596 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,347 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 93,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 84,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 70,716 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 70,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,040 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,658 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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V608 GEN is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V608 GEN, 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 V608 GEN registered?

V608 GEN is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V608 GEN safe to buy?

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