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V854 GRF

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,534 mi
Last recorded46,534 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV854 GRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,534 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre cracked in between tread

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

parking brake uneven on application

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sills for corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,300 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre cracked in between tread

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

parking brake uneven on application

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sills for corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,801 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,801 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,254 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 31,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 29,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,354 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 26,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,463 miles

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

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

centre and rear section exhaust slight corrosion.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,153 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,145 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,190 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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V854 GRF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V854 GRF, 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 V854 GRF registered?

V854 GRF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 20 November 1999.

Is V854 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V854 GRF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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