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V714 RFL

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 RFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

both sides front chassis starting to corrode

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2008 79,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

both sides front chassis starting to corrode

nearside front wheel has slight damage

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,615 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 69,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,886 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 60,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,794 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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V714 RFL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V714 RFL, 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 V714 RFL registered?

V714 RFL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V714 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V714 RFL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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