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S490 YAX

1999 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,183 mi
Last recorded49,183 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 YAX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,475 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front ABS ring snapped

Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front ABS ring snapped

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,773 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,142 miles

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

nail in tyre

rear number plate disfigured

Fail 14 Feb 2006 39,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nail in tyre

rear number plate disfigured

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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S490 YAX is a 1999 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S490 YAX, 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 S490 YAX registered?

S490 YAX is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S490 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 YAX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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