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V96 HDY

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 HDY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,303 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

front wipers starting to smear screen

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,894 miles

damage on nearside front tyre side wall

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,885 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage on nearside front tyre side wall

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

staining on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,378 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,961 miles

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

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

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

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

engine coolant level slightly low. †one of offside front washer jets not working. †hubcaps on all wheels. †front tyres worn close to the tread wear indicators.

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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V96 HDY is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V96 HDY, 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 V96 HDY registered?

V96 HDY is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V96 HDY safe to buy?

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