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V98 GEW

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,006 mi
Last recorded117,006 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 GEW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,006 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deterioated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,006 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear trailing arm bushes deterioated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2013 112,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 91,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,713 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,651 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake imbalance is @ 23%. Fail% is 25.Offside slower to operate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,141 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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V98 GEW is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V98 GEW, 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 V98 GEW registered?

V98 GEW is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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