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V85 HEG

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 HEG
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 99,601 miles

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

all tyres starting to split

front tyres close to wear limit

slight corrosion on under side

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,644 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 93,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 93,386 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn and corroded

stone chips on screen

sump corroded

wipers torn but clearing ok

Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,532 miles

exhaust nmounts not conected ( fitted )

handbrake becoming exsecive

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

small chips on screen

Fail 19 Aug 2008 88,532 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust nmounts not conected ( fitted )

handbrake becoming exsecive

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

small chips on screen

Fail 5 Jul 2007 84,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side front and near side rear seat belts twisted both repaid

small chips on screen

Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,728 miles

near side front and near side rear seat belts twisted both repaid

small chips on screen

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,256 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre tread low

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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V85 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V85 HEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V85 HEG?

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What year was V85 HEG registered?

V85 HEG is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V85 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 HEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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