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V973 HNK

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,444 mi
Last recorded113,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 HNK
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,444 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Front floor pan corroded

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Front floor pan corroded

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 112,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,491 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

floor pan corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

floor pan corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,122 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front floor areas corroded

oversills fitted

slight seepage from radiator to expansion tank pipe

water stains around thermastat housing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,406 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

both front floor areas corroded

oversills fitted

slight seepage from radiator to expansion tank pipe

water stains around thermastat housing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,099 miles

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

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)

both front floors corroding around seams

outer sill covers fitted

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

both front floors corroding around seams

outer sill covers fitted

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,096 miles

Both front cv boots slightly perished

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

General underbody corrosion

Radiator in poor condition

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,620 miles

Both front floors starting to corrode

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Full sill covers fitted

Slight oil leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2009 86,181 miles

Both front floors starting to corrode

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,274 miles

Full sill covers fitted

General oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,180 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 66,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V973 HNK is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V973 HNK, 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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V973 HNK is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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