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V83 FGR

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 FGR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2014 103,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,962 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,962 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

car has sill covers fitted

cra has wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 91,369 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

plastic sill covers fitted

wheeel trims fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 52,326 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 39,529 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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V83 FGR is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V83 FGR, 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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V83 FGR is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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