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V922 DSL

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,347 mi
Last recorded58,347 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV922 DSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,347 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

suspect possible fluid leak around power steering fluid reservior area

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

suspect possible fluid leak around power steering fluid reservior area

Fail 4 Oct 2012 52,162 miles

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

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,162 miles

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

nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,444 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 44,159 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,497 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,497 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 39,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 39,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2004 34,604 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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V922 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V922 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 V922 DSL registered?

V922 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V922 DSL safe to buy?

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