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S378 NLY

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

37,208 mi
Last recorded37,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 NLY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,208 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 35,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 35,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 34,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 33,174 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 33,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 31,536 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 31,536 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,074 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,079 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 23,112 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,668 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 21,668 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 19,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 17,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S378 NLY is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S378 NLY, 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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What year was S378 NLY registered?

S378 NLY is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S378 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S378 NLY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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