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V860 FCB

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,231 mi
Last recorded73,231 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 FCB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,231 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 73,231 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 161,869 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 161,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,183 miles

front brake discs corroding and lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f floors starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroding and lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f floors starting to corrode

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,635 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,635 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,382 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 22,963 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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V860 FCB is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V860 FCB, 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 V860 FCB registered?

V860 FCB is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V860 FCB safe to buy?

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