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V908 DJM

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,485 mi
Last recorded143,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 DJM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,485 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 137,095 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp pattern weak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 137,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp pattern weak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 128,035 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 121,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 114,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,622 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,227 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamps weak image

Pass 9 Nov 2009 101,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 94,283 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,403 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 77,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,459 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 68,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V908 DJM is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V908 DJM, 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 V908 DJM registered?

V908 DJM is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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