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V609 GEN

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,110 mi
Last recorded94,110 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 GEN
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,516 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorating and leaking at front

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s front jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,516 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorating and leaking at front

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s front jacking point starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,298 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 64,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,139 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,437 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 41,839 miles

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

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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V609 GEN is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V609 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 V609 GEN registered?

V609 GEN is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V609 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V609 GEN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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