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T229 BVA

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,811 mi
Last recorded156,811 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 BVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 156,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2019 156,811 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2018 153,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 153,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,764 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2017 151,764 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 146,579 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s cv boot borderline

wear on front brake discs

chip in screen

corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 30 Jul 2016 146,579 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

wear on front brake discs

chip in screen

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear undersills

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s cv boot borderline

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 141,067 miles

both cv boots cracking

corrosion on both front floors o/s borderline

corrosion on fuel pipes

oil leak

wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2015 141,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both cv boots cracking

corrosion on both front floors o/s borderline

corrosion on fuel pipes

oil leak

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2014 130,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 118,771 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 118,764 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,599 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,531 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 67,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 52,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 40,434 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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T229 BVA is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T229 BVA, 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 T229 BVA registered?

T229 BVA is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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