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V99 MVB

1999 Rover 414

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 MVB
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,958 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

air con compressor has leak

centre exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

rear exhaust is in a poor condition and is corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 73,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

air con compressor has leak

centre exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

corrosion on chassis and suspension components

rear exhaust is in a poor condition and is corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lower effort than the off-side. 27% Imbalace.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,047 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing not checked, Due to binding brake.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,482 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,123 miles

o/s/f floor area showing corrossion

suspension & steering components showing corrossion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,535 miles

surface corrosion around front suspension components.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,640 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,644 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 58,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust joints & pipework rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,624 miles

exhaust joints & pipework rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,418 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,905 miles

exhaust pipework very rusty †rear tyres starting to crack †n/s/r tyre low on tread

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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V99 MVB is a 1999 Rover 414 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V99 MVB, 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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What year was V99 MVB registered?

V99 MVB is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V99 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V99 MVB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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