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FLZ 3835

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,091 mi
Last recorded101,091 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 3835
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,091 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area, patch not seem welded and is peeling off (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured part missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded most including where not plastic coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside floor to sill badly corroded behind the jacking point, none prescribed area.

Offside rear tyre 12 years old +

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,508 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 89,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,069 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edges bald

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 80,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres inner edges bald

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,179 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 77,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,349 miles

both rear traing arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat gasket

Fail 8 Dec 2010 73,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear traing arm bushes deteriorated but no movement

slight exhaust blow from front pipe to cat gasket

Fail 2 Dec 2009 69,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,471 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 65,643 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer edges at 0mm

o/s/r tyre inner edge at 1.6mm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,643 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges at 0mm

o/s/r tyre inner edge at 1.6mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,039 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge at 1mm

Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,752 miles

advise n/s/f shock absorber showing signs of leaking oil

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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FLZ 3835 is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 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 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLZ 3835, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FLZ 3835 is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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