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S659 UEW

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 UEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,798 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 83,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 80,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 75,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,571 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 73,130 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,537 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 69,537 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S659 UEW is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 S659 UEW, 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

How do I check the history of S659 UEW?

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What year was S659 UEW registered?

S659 UEW is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S659 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S659 UEW 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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