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R153 HKH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,089 mi
Last recorded46,089 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 HKH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,089 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 46,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,581 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,628 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,638 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,328 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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R153 HKH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 R153 HKH, 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 R153 HKH registered?

R153 HKH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R153 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 HKH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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