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V972 FNB

1999 Rover 414

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 FNB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011
Fail 23 Aug 2011 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake flexi ferrules are slightly corroded

brake fluid on minimum

brake pipes underneath vehicle have slight surface corroision

front discs worn/corroded

front wipers spilting

n/s/f cv boot weeping grease

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f wheel catching inner chassis leg due to over size tyres

oil leak from engine possible from p.a.s bottle

power steering bottle cap missing

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,390 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 70,888 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,759 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,144 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,640 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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V972 FNB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V972 FNB, 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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V972 FNB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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