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R129 FPW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,710 mi
Last recorded10,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 FPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,710 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 10,692 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,224 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 9,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 53,750 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,750 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2006 52,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2006 52,012 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R129 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R129 FPW, 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 R129 FPW registered?

R129 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R129 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 FPW shows 8 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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