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V74 GNC

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,354 mi
Last recorded60,354 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 GNC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 60,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,831 miles

Offside wiper blade split

front exhaust mounting rubber split in two

Fail 24 Oct 2017 58,784 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside wiper blade split

front exhaust mounting rubber split in two

Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,532 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 57,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,153 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play detected at nsf wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2014 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front headlamp beam patterns poor

slight play detected at nsf wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,803 miles

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

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

light beams poor quality

Fail 22 Oct 2013 53,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,917 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,914 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,528 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded,pads 80% worn

N/S/F tyre perished.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,420 miles

o/s front abs reluctor ring split

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,694 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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V74 GNC is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V74 GNC, 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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V74 GNC is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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