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V971 JCY

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,554 mi
Last recorded75,554 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 JCY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 64,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

radiator deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,782 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 58,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp patterns are poor, offside front indicator is faded, offside rear tyre is worn on the edge,rear suspension arms incorrectly adjusted, rear brakes not working together

Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,525 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 53,522 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,343 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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V971 JCY is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue 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 V971 JCY, 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 V971 JCY registered?

V971 JCY is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V971 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V971 JCY 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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