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S418 UBL

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,891 mi
Last recorded35,891 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 UBL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,891 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 34,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,408 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 33,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,878 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 32,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall seperation

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre sidewall seperation

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,389 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 30,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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S418 UBL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S418 UBL, 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 S418 UBL registered?

S418 UBL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S418 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 UBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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