CarVerify

Free Car Check

S280 MPR

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,167 mi
Last recorded61,167 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 MPR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 61,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,336 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 59,331 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

tyre pressures low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,727 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 55,726 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,826 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,187 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre pressures low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,355 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

tyres becoming perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,228 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,403 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 39,403 miles

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

slight hole in washer pipe

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S280 MPR 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 S280 MPR, 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 S280 MPR?

You can check the full history of S280 MPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S280 MPR registered?

S280 MPR is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S280 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 MPR 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.

Does S280 MPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S280 MPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.