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V752 ELF

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,218 mi
Last recorded100,218 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV752 ELF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil sweat at engine area

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside, at offside front and nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and perished (4.1.E.1)

oil sweat at engine area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,329 miles

o/s/front cv boot has slight crack

o/s/rear tyre has slight crack on side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,876 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 83,615 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2012 83,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

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

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

both front drive shaft outer gators starting to crack

Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,243 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,173 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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V752 ELF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V752 ELF, 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 V752 ELF registered?

V752 ELF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V752 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V752 ELF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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