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S736 LFX

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,803 mi
Last recorded164,803 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS736 LFX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 164,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear discs pitted

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

Oil leak ()

both rear inner door handle broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 164,799 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear bushes worn on trailing arms

n/s/r discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 159,168 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

rear trailing arm bushes are perished & starting to break away

Fail 26 Aug 2015 159,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust has slight blow

rear trailing arm bushes are perished & starting to break away

Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,571 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 27 Aug 2014 52,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 148,432 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 148,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 136,629 miles

centre exhaust section is corroded

windscreen cracked in zone B

Fail 30 Aug 2011 136,629 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

centre exhaust section is corroded

windscreen cracked in zone B

Pass 17 Nov 2009 125,932 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 125,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 119,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 112,531 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 112,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 102,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 102,361 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 92,587 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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S736 LFX is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S736 LFX, 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 S736 LFX registered?

S736 LFX is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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