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V746 JFL

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 JFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

clutch high - worn - park brake travel slightly high

rear exhaust section corroded - slight corrosion to nearside front footwell

scuffing & cracking to both front tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2015 69,297 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch high - worn - park brake travel slightly high

rear exhaust section corroded - slight corrosion to nearside front footwell

scuffing & cracking to both front tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions just pass

park brake travel high ( ON LIMIT )

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2014 67,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions just pass

park brake travel high ( ON LIMIT )

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2013 66,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,276 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 62,609 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

catalyst worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

catalyst worn

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,318 miles

Advise,damage to rear of vehicle.hand brake travel high.oil leak.o\s\r tyre tread low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,633 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

damage to rear bumper & boot lid

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 56,924 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2008 56,924 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriating

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 3 Feb 2007 53,695 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

small cut on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 3 Feb 2007 53,695 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

small cut on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,171 miles

catalyst and lambda sensor starting to wear

center exhaust section corroding

nearside rear indicator turning white

oil leak

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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V746 JFL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V746 JFL, 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 V746 JFL registered?

V746 JFL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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