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R220 TBL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,761 mi
Last recorded92,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 TBL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

after market spring fitted

side skirt firred both side

under cover fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 90,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

side skirt firred both side

under cover fitted

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

after market spring fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,045 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 85,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,677 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,220 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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R220 TBL 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 70%.

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 R220 TBL, 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 R220 TBL registered?

R220 TBL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R220 TBL safe to buy?

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