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S197 UWA

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 UWA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,880 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 106,852 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,558 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,499 miles

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to split

o/s/f brake binding slightly

plastic oversills fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

slight corrosion n/s/f floorpan

slight dampness around power steering fluid resevoir

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 82,610 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,644 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 75,644 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,715 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 71,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,012 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 65,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,146 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 60,142 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

hand brake travell

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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S197 UWA is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S197 UWA, 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

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What year was S197 UWA registered?

S197 UWA is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S197 UWA safe to buy?

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