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V89 GEG

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,497 mi
Last recorded76,497 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 GEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,497 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 76,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,894 miles

exhaust rusting

N/S/R indicator discolouring

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

O/S wiper arm insecure

O/S/F floor corroding

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,894 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)

N/S/R indicator discolouring

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

O/S wiper arm insecure

O/S/F floor corroding

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

exhaust rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,802 miles

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

carried out mot in wet conditions

damage front no plate

Fail 4 Sep 2008 59,793 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,399 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 49,399 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on edge of tread

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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V89 GEG is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V89 GEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V89 GEG registered?

V89 GEG is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V89 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V89 GEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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