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W399 VRD

1999 Rover 414

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41468,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 VRD
MakeRover
Model414
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 85,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,804 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 76,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,131 miles

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

front cv giaters starting to perrish

o/s/r indicator starting to fade

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight leak to rear exhaust joint

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,108 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

front cv giaters starting to perrish

o/s/r indicator starting to fade

o/s/r light lens damaged

slight leak to rear exhaust joint

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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W399 VRD is a 1999 Rover 414 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W399 VRD, 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 W399 VRD registered?

W399 VRD is a 1999 Rover 414, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W399 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W399 VRD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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