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R165 FPW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 FPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 60,363 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,310 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,660 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,317 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R165 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue 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 R165 FPW, 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 R165 FPW registered?

R165 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R165 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 FPW 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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