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R157 UEF

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 UEF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,602 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 72,602 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R157 UEF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 UEF, 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 R157 UEF registered?

R157 UEF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R157 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 UEF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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