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R133 KEU

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 KEU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 107,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 104,186 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,447 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 102,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 95,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

radiator deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2005 89,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 89,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

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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R133 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R133 KEU, 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 R133 KEU registered?

R133 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R133 KEU safe to buy?

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