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V839 JPU

1999 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,377 mi
Last recorded83,377 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV839 JPU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,329 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,911 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,018 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 72,018 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,903 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,524 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,524 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,401 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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V839 JPU is a 1999 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V839 JPU, 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 V839 JPU registered?

V839 JPU is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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