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R221 CKK

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,713 mi
Last recorded61,713 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 CKK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,024 miles

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 185/55/15V

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SPLIT

POWER STEERING FLUID BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT FLUID SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP & HOSES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15V

Fail 29 Aug 2008 52,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 185/55/15V

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT SPLIT

POWER STEERING FLUID BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

SLIGHT FLUID SEEPAGE FROM POWER STEERING PUMP & HOSES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

2X NAILS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/55/15V

Pass 5 Aug 2007 47,507 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2006 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2006 44,588 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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R221 CKK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R221 CKK, 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 R221 CKK registered?

R221 CKK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R221 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 CKK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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