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V89 RJO

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,134 mi
Last recorded31,134 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 RJO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 31,114 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 31,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 30,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 30,134 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 28,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 May 2015 27,539 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 26,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,282 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 25,256 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 24,195 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,069 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 12,765 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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V89 RJO is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V89 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

V89 RJO is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V89 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V89 RJO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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