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V989 LAT

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,375 mi
Last recorded107,375 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 LAT
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 107,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2008 71,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brakes have slight imbalance

damage in windscreen just within limits, may require attention as damage may spread

exhaust downpipe flexi section is corroding

middle and rear exhaust sections are corroding

middle exhaust section is blowing slightly near join

offside rear light cluster is cracked

rear brakes / handbrake may require inspection and adjustment

windscreen mechanism is noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2008 71,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brakes have slight imbalance

damage in windscreen just within limits, may require attention as damage may spread

exhaust downpipe flexi section is corroding

middle and rear exhaust sections are corroding

middle exhaust section is blowing slightly near join

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes have some wear

rear brakes / handbrake may require inspection and adjustment

windscreen mechanism is noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,539 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. †windscreen chipped.zone a. †o/s wiper blade splitting.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,145 miles

nearside and rear tyres becomming worn low at 2mm on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2005 49,328 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear indicators starrting to show white light

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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V989 LAT is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V989 LAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V989 LAT registered?

V989 LAT is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V989 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 LAT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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