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V853 EHC

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 EHC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 128,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,165 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 108,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,044 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 104,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both front floors rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

both front floors rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,981 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

nearside front suspension leg slight dampness noted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,981 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

nearside front suspension leg slight dampness noted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2008 86,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 74,386 miles

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

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

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

both front lower shocker bushes split and debonded

both front outer cv boots cracked

engine oil leaks

nearside rear indicator faded

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 74,386 miles

both front lower shocker bushes split and debonded

both front outer cv boots cracked

engine oil leaks

nearside rear indicator faded

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front lower shocker bushes worn

headlamp patterns slightly distorted

nearside front and rear tyre walls cracked and cut

offside front c.v boot shows signs of leaking at outer clamp

rear trailing arm main bushes split and debonded

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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V853 EHC is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V853 EHC, 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 V853 EHC registered?

V853 EHC is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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