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V954 FDL

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,784 mi
Last recorded111,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV954 FDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wing mirror replaced with different type

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front but tyre is of same size

Fail 10 Mar 2014 111,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside wing mirror replaced with different type

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front but tyre is of same size

Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 107,017 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,017 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 91,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 60,501 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 60,501 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 FDL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 V954 FDL, 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 FDL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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