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V961 KGP

1999 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 KGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,655 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,655 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,590 miles

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

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

offside side repeater secured with tape.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,763 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 63,945 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

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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V961 KGP is a 1999 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V961 KGP, 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 V961 KGP registered?

V961 KGP is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V961 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V961 KGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V961 KGP have outstanding finance?

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