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V709 HEW

1999 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,586 mi
Last recorded85,586 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 HEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 85,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads low

nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sill end caps slightly corroded

offside mirror lens cracked not adversly affecting view to rear

Fail 16 May 2014 85,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads low

nearside and offside front floor slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sill end caps slightly corroded

offside mirror lens cracked not adversly affecting view to rear

Pass 20 May 2013 82,889 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 78,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery insecure

offside mirror lens cracked but still provides a view to rear

Pass 9 May 2011 72,921 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perished

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front tyre is cracking and perished

offside rear tyre is cracking and perished

Fail 4 May 2011 72,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre is cracking and perished

offside door mirror is cracked

offside front tyre is cracking and perished

offside rear tyre is cracking and perished

Pass 17 May 2010 69,155 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f door mirrow slighty cracked

o/s/r side wall starting 2 perish

Fail 13 May 2010 69,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f door mirrow slighty cracked

o/s/r side wall starting 2 perish

Pass 30 May 2009 64,983 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 64,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,216 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 55,560 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 41,126 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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V709 HEW is a 1999 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V709 HEW, 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 V709 HEW registered?

V709 HEW is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V709 HEW safe to buy?

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