MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
chasis plate missing
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
brake pedal soft
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
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V879 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V879 DSL, 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 V879 DSL registered?
V879 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 16 November 1999.
Is V879 DSL safe to buy?
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