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R121 SFL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,040 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,460 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 55,460 miles

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

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

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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R121 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R121 SFL, 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

How do I check the history of R121 SFL?

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What year was R121 SFL registered?

R121 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R121 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 SFL shows 4 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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