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V958 JEL

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 JEL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,607 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,607 miles

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)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,661 miles

throtlestickingattention needed

Pass 24 Sep 2009 91,603 miles

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

all four indicator bulbs starting to show a white light

Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,603 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four indicator bulbs starting to show a white light

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,517 miles

front brake pads approx 6,000 miles.

n/s/f fog light lens holed.

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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V958 JEL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V958 JEL, 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 V958 JEL registered?

V958 JEL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V958 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V958 JEL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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