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V216 GEW

1999 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 GEW
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,830 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2006 85,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 68,097 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 68,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine has oil leak

engine making whining noise

near side front and off side rear tyres have nails in tread

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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V216 GEW is a 1999 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,618 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V216 GEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V216 GEW registered?

V216 GEW is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V216 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V216 GEW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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