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V878 KKL

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 KKL
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,525 miles

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

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

engine oil leak.

puncture in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 69,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak.

puncture in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,783 miles

coolant level low

power steering fluid level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,783 miles

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

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

coolant level low

power steering fluid level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,001 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 51,132 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 44,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,968 miles

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

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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V878 KKL is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V878 KKL, 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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V878 KKL is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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