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V818 WVV

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,156 mi
Last recorded142,156 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 WVV
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 142,156 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 132,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 131,767 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Area around offside hynge hoked and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 120,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,445 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 107,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 100,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 100,812 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 92,406 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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V818 WVV is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V818 WVV, 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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V818 WVV is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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