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V872 JPU

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,295 mi
Last recorded83,295 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 JPU
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 83,295 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 1 Oct 2011 83,295 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)

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,439 miles

drive belts screeching

spare tyre worn on edge

wipers wearing

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,439 miles

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

drive belts screeching

spare tyre worn on edge

wipers wearing

Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,500 miles

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

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

both auxillary drive belts be replaced

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,500 miles

both auxillary drive belts be replaced

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,043 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 44,722 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,722 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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V872 JPU is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red 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 V872 JPU, 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 V872 JPU?

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What year was V872 JPU registered?

V872 JPU is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V872 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 JPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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