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V873 PDA

1999 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 PDA
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,937 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 51,937 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,968 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 49,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,599 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in chassis member front. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from rear flexi to back plate / wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,598 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in chassis member front. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from rear flexi to back plate / wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 44,873 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,664 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,434 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 40,433 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,814 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 37,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,246 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 32,786 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 32,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,893 miles

air bag light dash inop (light on steering wheel air bag working)

o/s/r shock misting leak

oil / water leaking

slight cracking rear radius x2 bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2015 30,846 miles

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

air bag light inop

o/s/r shock misting leak

oil / water leaking

slight cracking rear radius x2 bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,255 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,255 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded and slight blow rear

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,673 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,460 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,173 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 11,149 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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V873 PDA is a 1999 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V873 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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What year was V873 PDA registered?

V873 PDA is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V873 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V873 PDA shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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