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S805 BDS

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 BDS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted incorrectly

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 89,251 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

throttle sticks

Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,553 miles

baffles starting to break up in rear box

both beam patterns poor

engine oil stained

front brakes worn

front wipers smear slightly

multi v belt cracked

radiator in poor condition

slight play in rack

Fail 24 Aug 2006 80,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

baffles starting to break up in rear box

both beam patterns poor

engine oil stained

front brakes worn

front wipers smear slightly

multi v belt cracked

radiator in poor condition

slight play in rack

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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S805 BDS is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S805 BDS, 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 S805 BDS registered?

S805 BDS is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S805 BDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S805 BDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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