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V975 LEC

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,722 mi
Last recorded120,722 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV975 LEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 120,572 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,960 miles

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

under side rusty not holed

Fail 1 Oct 2013 114,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

under side rusty not holed

Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

serious oil leak and sump corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 110,233 miles

both front outer c.v boots are cracking

offside front corner of the bumper insecure

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Sep 2012 110,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front outer c.v boots are cracking

offside front corner of the bumper insecure

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,225 miles

battery insecure

braking effort low on rear off side

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks on engine

parking brake getting high

Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

braking effort low on rear off side

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks on engine

parking brake getting high

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 101,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 94,336 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,354 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 87,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,794 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,707 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

serious corrosion to radiator

Fail 20 Sep 2006 39,254 miles

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

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

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,254 miles

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

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2005 60,765 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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V975 LEC is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V975 LEC, 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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V975 LEC is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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