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V896 GRB

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 GRB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 121,654 miles

both head lights weak pattern

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine damp with oil

front floors undersilled

nearside front ball joint boot perished

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front ball joint boot damaged no ingress of dirt

offside front shock damp

offside front track rod end boot perished

offside rear tyre worn edges

rear triling arm bush's perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front , offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,433 miles

crack in screen

n/s/r tyre worn edges

sill kit fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2012 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness around offside front shock absorber

front coil springs corroded

front floors heavily undersilled unable to view fully

rear tyres worn on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,920 miles

both front floors corroded

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 91,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front floors corroded

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,636 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 81,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 76,276 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 69,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 63,711 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 63,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V896 GRB is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V896 GRB, 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 V896 GRB registered?

V896 GRB is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V896 GRB safe to buy?

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