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V982 XRP

1999 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,359 mi
Last recorded100,359 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 XRP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,359 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

all front suspension components corroded

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,173 miles

advise head lamp beam pattern poor

exhaust front section heavily rusted

slight in-ballance on rear brakes, suggest stripping and cleaning

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check underside of car due to wet weather conditions

Fail 30 Nov 2007 90,173 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise head lamp beam pattern poor

exhaust front section heavily rusted

nsf brake disc showing signs of overheating

slight in-ballance on rear brakes, suggest stripping and cleaning

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check underside of car due to wet weather conditions

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,926 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 77,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front cv gaitors age cracking

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

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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V982 XRP is a 1999 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V982 XRP, 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 V982 XRP registered?

V982 XRP is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V982 XRP safe to buy?

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