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V856 EEU

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,037 mi
Last recorded136,037 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 EEU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,037 miles

Offside Front cv boot pourous

gearbox oil leak

oil filter rotten and leaking

sump rotten

Fail 25 Oct 2016 135,927 miles

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

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front cv boot pourous

gearbox oil leak

oil filter rotten and leaking

sump rotten

Pass 15 Oct 2015 129,986 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT FITTED CORRECTLEY (3.5.1n)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO CENTRE PIPE JOINT LEAKING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN TO JACKING POINT CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT FITTED CORRECTLEY (3.5.1n)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO CENTRE PIPE JOINT LEAKING (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN TO JACKING POINT CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 118,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no coolant in header tank

no engine oil on dip stick

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,835 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,149 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 98,149 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,135 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 69,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,183 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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V856 EEU is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V856 EEU, 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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What year was V856 EEU registered?

V856 EEU is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is V856 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 EEU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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