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R103 DWT

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DWT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,841 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES NEAR LIMIT

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAK

Fail 25 Mar 2011 106,775 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 101,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 96,300 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 96,300 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suggest tracking is checked

Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 81,571 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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R103 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 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 R103 DWT, 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 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R103 DWT registered?

R103 DWT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R103 DWT safe to buy?

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