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V855 PDA

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,618 mi
Last recorded102,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 PDA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog light not working

sump corroded

topped up coolant header tank as it was on min

Fail 18 Jun 2012 102,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f fog light not working

sump corroded

topped up coolant header tank as it was on min

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,027 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low.

centre and rear exhaust corroded/showing signs of age.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded.

minor stonechips.

rear wipers not working.

sump corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 97,027 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low.

centre and rear exhaust corroded/showing signs of age.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded.

minor stonechips.

rear wipers not working.

sump corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 91,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

cam shaft cap and rocker cover sweating

child seats in rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washers have lack of power

fuel filler pipes to tank corroded

hand brake leaver comes close to end stop

near side front wiper smeers

sump corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 91,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

cam shaft cap and rocker cover sweating

child seats in rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washers have lack of power

fuel filler pipes to tank corroded

hand brake leaver comes close to end stop

near side front wiper smeers

sump corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 86,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat near side front

near side front fog light out and insucure

oil level very high above max mark

sump corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,784 miles

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

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

child seat near side front

near side front fog light out and insucure

oil level very high above max mark

sump corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,645 miles

clutch peddal very high

near side front fog lamp insucure

oil residue down off side of engine its not leaking during test but should keep an eye on it

Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,645 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch peddal very high

near side front fog lamp insucure

oil residue down off side of engine its not leaking during test but should keep an eye on it

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

radiater corroding

rear no plate separating

Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

radiater corroding

rear no plate separating

Pass 24 May 2006 69,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 56,300 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

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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V855 PDA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V855 PDA, 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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V855 PDA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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