MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front wipers torn slightly
n/s/r tyre sidewall worn
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise parking brake nearing the end of its working travel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in front tyre
advise lubricant used on steel brake pipes †service brake fine no creeping down under load †or spongyness at time of test
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise offside rear steel brake pipe from flexi †hose corroded not to excess at time of test †
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 SSE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SSE, 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 R163 SSE registered?
R163 SSE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R163 SSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 SSE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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