MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
ADVISE -- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE.
ADVISE --- FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK
ADVISE --- RADIATOR IS IN A POOR CONDITION
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE -- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING A LITTLE.
ADVISE --- FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK
ADVISE --- RADIATOR IS IN A POOR CONDITION
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion on exhaust
some oil leaks under
surface corrosion starting offside front cill panel
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
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R157 TSN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TSN, 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 R157 TSN registered?
R157 TSN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 July 1998.
Is R157 TSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 TSN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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