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R132 KEG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,103 mi
Last recorded60,103 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 KEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advert above tax disc should be removed

battery discharged

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge , minor separation at joint in tread , recommend replace

p.a.s & alternator drive belts severe cracking , recommend replace , a.s.a.p.

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,103 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery discharged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advert above tax disc should be removed

noise at nearside rear wheel , suspect brake

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge , minor separation at joint in tread , recommend replace

p.a.s & alternator drive belts severe cracking , recommend replace , a.s.a.p.

slight imbalance on front brakes

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,600 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,632 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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R132 KEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R132 KEG, 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 R132 KEG registered?

R132 KEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R132 KEG safe to buy?

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