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V658 HMJ

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,453 mi
Last recorded75,453 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 HMJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,453 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 75,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 71,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,378 miles

Brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded & hoses are perished

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

Oil Leak

Osf tyre is worn on inner edge

PAS resovoir is damp

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Rear no. plate poor

Rear trailing arm bushes are perished

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Surface corrosion on suspension components

front brake pads are getting low on inner pads

nsf & Osf floor pans are corroded & getting weak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 65,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded & hoses are perished

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

Oil Leak

Osf tyre is worn on inner edge

PAS resovoir is damp

Plastic sill covers are fitted

Rear no. plate poor

Rear trailing arm bushes are perished

Steel brake pipes are corroded

Surface corrosion on suspension components

front brake pads are getting low on inner pads

nsf & Osf floor pans are corroded & getting weak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2010 60,982 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox oil plug missing

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,211 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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V658 HMJ 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 V658 HMJ, 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 V658 HMJ registered?

V658 HMJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V658 HMJ safe to buy?

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