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V926 DSL

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,235 mi
Last recorded86,235 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV926 DSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,235 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OUTER SILLS COVERED

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 86,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

CORROSION TO FRONT FLOOR PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

OUTER SILLS COVERED

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,010 miles

advise power steering fluid leak from resevoir

Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise power steering fluid leak from resevoir

Fail 23 Feb 2007 70,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 70,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,736 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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V926 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V926 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V926 DSL registered?

V926 DSL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V926 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V926 DSL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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