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VBZ 5949

1999 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,834 mi
Last recorded126,834 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 5949
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 126,834 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 126,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 122,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 122,683 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 118,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 117,936 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre has slight split in outer wall † † †

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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VBZ 5949 is a 1999 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VBZ 5949, 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 VBZ 5949 registered?

VBZ 5949 is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is VBZ 5949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBZ 5949 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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