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V976 GRF

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV976 GRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,207 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 98,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,000 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,406 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,406 miles

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

advise osf inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,204 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 46,204 miles

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

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

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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V976 GRF is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V976 GRF, 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 V976 GRF registered?

V976 GRF is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V976 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V976 GRF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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