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R110 RTS

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,279 mi
Last recorded112,279 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 RTS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 112,279 miles

Off side door mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,279 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Off side door mirror slightly damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 105,237 miles

Corrosion in off side rear wheel arch

Off side front upper suspension ball joint split

Fail 20 Jul 2010 105,091 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion in off side rear wheel arch

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front upper suspension ball joint split

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,831 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2009 92,576 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,255 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 77,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 62,200 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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R110 RTS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R110 RTS, 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.

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What year was R110 RTS registered?

R110 RTS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R110 RTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R110 RTS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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