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R135 EVF

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 EVF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 114,070 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 113,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 98,340 miles

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

offside front tyre inside edge

Pass 16 May 2008 88,617 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 88,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 80,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear No plate is deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor area

Pass 12 May 2006 71,624 miles

front tyres perished

slight binding on o/s/f brake

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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R135 EVF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R135 EVF, 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 R135 EVF registered?

R135 EVF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R135 EVF safe to buy?

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