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V954 FBN

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,954 mi
Last recorded56,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 FBN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 56,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan[near jacking point/rear area of front subframe]as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face[185/55R15,82V] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point[as marked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on n/s/r wheel when turning by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (centre silencer seam as marked) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre (on tyre tread face as marked)

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

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

Note;- "BATTERY/ALTERNATOR" WARNING lamp ON!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & cracking on sidewalls along circumference of tyre) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [as marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 2/3mm tyre tread deth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [as marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP area?[porous sump] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 55,115 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/f & o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Note;- General corrosion on underside & suspension components of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inside edge. 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished.185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inside edge. 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall perished.185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cast lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edges of tyre tread face & approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cast lower arm outer bust (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer sidewall of tyre & approx. 4.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP POROUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre sidewalls AND tread depth down to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- General corrosion on underside & suspension components of vehicle.

Note;- OIL leaks, (SUMP porous). leaks around engine area?

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls AND wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre sidewalls AND tread depth 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 51,828 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,949 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,577 miles

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

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

both front ABS reluctor rings split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,671 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,954 miles

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

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

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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V954 FBN is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V954 FBN, 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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V954 FBN is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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