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V984 JFL

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,402 mi
Last recorded47,402 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV984 JFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,402 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 44,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,542 miles

n/side steering track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,524 miles

Exhaust front pipe at flexible entry pipe corroded & blowing.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/side rear suspension trailing arm pivot point bush splitting.

n/side steering track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

o/side outer drive shaft ABS reluctor ring fractured.

rear indicators fading to white.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,524 miles

Exhaust front pipe at flexible entry pipe corroded & blowing.

n/side rear suspension trailing arm pivot point bush splitting.

n/side steering track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

o/side outer drive shaft ABS reluctor ring fractured.

rear indicators fading to white.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,200 miles

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

n/side rear suspension trailing arm bush splitting.

n/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

o/side front brake pads low.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,220 miles

n/side steering track rod ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,371 miles

n/side steering track rod end dust cover split.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 34,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/side steering track rod end dust cover split.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,808 miles

n/side track rod end ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,092 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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V984 JFL is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V984 JFL, 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 V984 JFL registered?

V984 JFL is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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