MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak ()
underbody corrosion
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
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
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
both cv boots cracking
corrosion on both front floors o/s borderline
corrosion on fuel pipes
oil leak
wear on front brake discs
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
Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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T229 BVA is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 18 May 1999.
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