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V980 GPO

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,771 mi
Last recorded59,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 GPO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,771 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,770 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2008 47,032 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,032 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,638 miles

both front tyres getting worn

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2007 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting worn

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,602 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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V980 GPO is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V980 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V980 GPO registered?

V980 GPO is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V980 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V980 GPO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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