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V768 GRN

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 GRN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,838 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,838 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,169 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,525 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,854 miles

front brake discs worrn and slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,502 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 81,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,535 miles

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

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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V768 GRN is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V768 GRN, 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

How do I check the history of V768 GRN?

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What year was V768 GRN registered?

V768 GRN is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V768 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V768 GRN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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