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V840 GRM

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 GRM
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 102,032 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear cross from hoses to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Floor of vehicle and both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sump pan corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,038 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all 4 coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front sill is corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2012 98,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front sill is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 95,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,453 miles

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

both front and rear tyres heavily cracked but not yet exposing ply or cord

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,325 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 76,103 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 76,103 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

2 rear trailing arm busher (large ones) starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,971 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 71,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Rover 414 reliability report

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V840 GRM is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V840 GRM, 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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V840 GRM is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V840 GRM safe to buy?

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