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V812 DBL

1999 Rover 400

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,736 mi
Last recorded54,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 DBL
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,736 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,725 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 54,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,013 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,269 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front floor corroding.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 46,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front floor corroding.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,744 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,500 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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V812 DBL is a 1999 Rover 400 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V812 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V812 DBL is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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