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V980 JCY

1999 Rover 414

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 JCY
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 67,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective temporary cap fitted (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 185/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,447 miles

advise corrosion ns osf flooring

advise nsr tyre low

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,335 miles

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

advise corrosion ns osf flooring

advise nsr tyre low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,356 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 59,325 miles

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

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)

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

advise corrosion ns os front flooring

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery lose

n/s/f brake binding slight

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery lose

n/s/f brake binding slight

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,734 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/r wheel bind.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,138 miles

front wipers starting to separate.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,771 miles

n/s/f tyre has heavy wear on inside edge+ on 1.6mm, advise replacement. slight bind on rear wheels. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,721 miles

* n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,321 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front exhaust has pin hole by flexy

o/s/f brake binding

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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V980 JCY is a 1999 Rover 414 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V980 JCY, 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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V980 JCY is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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