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V971 PDN

1999 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,905 mi
Last recorded65,905 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 PDN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,905 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,818 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,505 miles

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)

front blades split

rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 6 Mar 2010 60,662 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 55,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 54,732 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,248 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 49,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 PDN is a 1999 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V971 PDN, 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 V971 PDN registered?

V971 PDN is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 9 October 1999.

Is V971 PDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V971 PDN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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