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S101 MRF

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 MRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,726 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre low on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 42,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 42,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,409 miles

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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S101 MRF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S101 MRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S101 MRF?

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What year was S101 MRF registered?

S101 MRF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S101 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 MRF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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