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V778 GTD

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,301 mi
Last recorded72,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 GTD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,301 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side cv boot perished

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

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

Slight play in the near side rear axle bush

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,301 miles

Off side cv boot perished

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Slight play in the near side rear axle bush

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,504 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,850 miles

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

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

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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V778 GTD is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V778 GTD, 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 V778 GTD registered?

V778 GTD is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V778 GTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V778 GTD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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