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W996 UEC

2000 Rover 414

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,652 mi
Last recorded70,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover 41466,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW996 UEC
MakeRover
Model414
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,163 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,883 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,883 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre showing sign of perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,799 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,262 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,104 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,104 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,177 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,177 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W996 UEC is a 2000 Rover 414 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2000 Rover 414 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 66,823 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 W996 UEC, 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 26 years old, this Rover 414 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W996 UEC registered?

W996 UEC is a 2000 Rover 414, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W996 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W996 UEC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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