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V857 HEG

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 HEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower rusting to floor & inner sill

Fail 15 Mar 2024 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower rusting to floor & inner sill

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 80,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 80,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,657 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area rotted,marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,017 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,000 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,302 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,763 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,826 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,826 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear trailing arm front bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,526 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,249 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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V857 HEG is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V857 HEG, 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 V857 HEG registered?

V857 HEG is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V857 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V857 HEG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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