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V987 HBR

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 HBR
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 68,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,960 miles

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

all brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

floor and chassis areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,322 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 65,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,887 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,564 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,148 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2008 57,146 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,000 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 50,999 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,293 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 45,291 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 37,281 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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V987 HBR is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V987 HBR, 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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V987 HBR is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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