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V779 FEP

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 FEP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,604 miles

N/s/rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,480 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,477 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,924 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,918 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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V779 FEP is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V779 FEP, 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 V779 FEP registered?

V779 FEP is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V779 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 FEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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