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S42 MRF

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 MRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 93,213 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 88,767 miles

both cv gaitors perished and cracked

both front floor pans corroded

both front wiper blades split

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear radius arms bushes perished and split

o/s/f door mirror damsge

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2009 88,766 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both cv gaitors perished and cracked

both front floor pans corroded

both front wiper blades split

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear radius arms bushes perished and split

o/s/f door mirror damsge

o/s/f indicator and side repeater slightly dis-colourd

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge ( strongly advise replacement)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,157 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 78,425 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

both front wiper blades split

Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,149 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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S42 MRF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S42 MRF, 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 S42 MRF registered?

S42 MRF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S42 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 MRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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