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V821 DSL

1999 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV821 DSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 152,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 137,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,042 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 109,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 95,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 95,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 82,378 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 82,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 51,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 51,014 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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V821 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V821 DSL, 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 V821 DSL registered?

V821 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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