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V721 LAF

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,899 mi
Last recorded73,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 LAF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,899 miles

near side front tyre worn on inside

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,500 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,473 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,531 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 62,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,423 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,658 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

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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V721 LAF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V721 LAF, 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 V721 LAF registered?

V721 LAF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V721 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 LAF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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