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V742 JGD

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 JGD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,995 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5. 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 88H.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 5. 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4.5mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 88H.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,831 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split at ends, brake fluid level slightly low, exhaust blowing slightly from front pipe area, corrosion forming to n/s/f floor / chassis area.

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 7.0mm, o/s/f 6.0mm, both rear 5.0mm, 185/55/15 h

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight bind fron n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Nov 2013 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

very slight bind fron n/s/r brake

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,395 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor area, slight gearbox oil leakage, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, n/s/r 5.0mm, o/s/r 5.5mm, 185/55/15 82h

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,465 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 6.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15 82H.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer cv gaitors perishing

o/s/f abs ring broken (light not on)

tyre tread depths both front 7mm both rear 6mm 185/55r15 82h front 82v rear

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,048 miles

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

both front outer c,v gaitors perishing.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.

both rear main susspension bushes perishing slightly.

corrosion forming to rear silencer and center section off exhaust.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 3mm,both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15V.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,193 miles

both front outer c,v boots perishing.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight corrosion and damage to rear silencer.

tread deptrhs: both front on 3mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/55/15V.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,010 miles

slighht perrishing to cv gaitors. tyre tread depths, both front 5.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 185/55/15v, rattle from inside steering wheel area, front brake pads low and lip to front discs

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,704 miles

small scratches and dents to body work, slight gear box oil leak, washer jets weak 2 of 4 working, o/s/r shock absorber damp.

tread depths:both front on 5mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size:185/55/15V.

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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V742 JGD is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V742 JGD, 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 V742 JGD registered?

V742 JGD is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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