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V708 FBJ

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FBJ
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,548 miles

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

bodyworks has dents

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Fail 7 Mar 2007 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

bodyworks has dents

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cut

Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,989 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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V708 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V708 FBJ, 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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How do I check the history of V708 FBJ?

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What year was V708 FBJ registered?

V708 FBJ is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V708 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V708 FBJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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