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R163 RER

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 RER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,867 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,681 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 79,656 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 79,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,649 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,131 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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R163 RER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R163 RER, 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 R163 RER registered?

R163 RER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R163 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 RER shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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