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S431 MTF

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 MTF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,911 miles

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 79,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2009 76,169 miles

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

rear reg plate faded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes spliting

coolant low

Fail 28 Oct 2008 72,523 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm bushes spliting

coolant low

front pads seem low rec;brake check

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,273 miles

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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S431 MTF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S431 MTF, 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 S431 MTF registered?

S431 MTF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S431 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S431 MTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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