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V978 GPO

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 GPO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,671 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & N/S both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak & OIL LEVEL LOW ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S & O/S both (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & chassis & floors both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lamps damaged & N/SF & O/F/R bumpers damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2017 115,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & N/S both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both N/S & O/S (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak & OIL LEVEL LOW ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S & O/S both (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills & chassis & floors both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear lamps damaged & N/SF & O/F/R bumpers damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S main & O/S/R & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S floors (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak OIL LEVEL LOW sump corroded ??? ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sills both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear backplates corroded both N/S & O/S

Rear coil spring corroded both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

under tray

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,081 miles

Front coil spring worn both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F floor corroded & rear inner sills & chassis both N/S & O/S

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 104,081 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour near side & off side (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side & off side (8.2.2)

Front coil spring worn both N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F floor corroded & rear inner sills & chassis both N/S & O/S

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2011 76,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2010 67,940 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,682 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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V978 GPO is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V978 GPO, 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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V978 GPO is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1999.

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