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S247 DVK

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

89,924 mi
Last recorded89,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 DVK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,924 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 89,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,792 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 86,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 83,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,168 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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S247 DVK is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 S247 DVK, 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 S247 DVK registered?

S247 DVK is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S247 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S247 DVK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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