CarVerify

Free Car Check

R157 MFL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 MFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,994 miles

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

engine oil leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside outer cv gaiter is perishing in the pleats

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded by securing clip

offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder is also low on tread.

offside rear wheel rim out of shape

Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside outer cv gaiter is perishing in the pleats

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded by securing clip

offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder is also low on tread.

offside rear wheel rim out of shape

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,719 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,709 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,305 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,342 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R157 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R157 MFL, 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

How do I check the history of R157 MFL?

You can check the full history of R157 MFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R157 MFL registered?

R157 MFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R157 MFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 MFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R157 MFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R157 MFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.