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S799 DUF

1999 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,171 mi
Last recorded76,171 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 DUF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 76,171 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 73,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,001 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,261 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,948 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,946 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,497 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,497 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,255 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 43,560 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 43,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,079 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 30,414 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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S799 DUF is a 1999 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S799 DUF, 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 S799 DUF registered?

S799 DUF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S799 DUF safe to buy?

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