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V906 DSL

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,730 mi
Last recorded40,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 DSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,730 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

brake judder from rear

Fail 12 Jan 2016 40,730 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

brake judder from rear

Fail 19 Jan 2015 39,857 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

brake pipes rusty

front brake pads low

rear bumper split and loose

washers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,857 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

brake pipes rusty

front brake pads low

rear bumper split and loose

washers poor

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,937 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front floor rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2013 37,874 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,874 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,302 miles

offside front outer cv boot perishing

rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,302 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv boot perishing

rear trailing arm bushes worn badly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,142 miles

front brake balance very high

rear trailing arm bushes worn and splitting

Pass 19 Jan 2009 32,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,674 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 27,550 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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V906 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V906 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 V906 DSL registered?

V906 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V906 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 DSL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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