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V859 GFS

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,712 mi
Last recorded47,712 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 GFS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,712 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. Rear trailing arm mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 47,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides. Rear trailing arm mounting points. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 40,902 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe offside rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 40,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe nearside rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe offside rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,203 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 398,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,081 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating but remains serviceable

Fail 4 Feb 2013 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating but remains serviceable

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,610 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 34,610 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,018 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 28,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,479 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,979 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 24,979 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,656 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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V859 GFS is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V859 GFS, 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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V859 GFS is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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