MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leaks
front brake discs and pads are worn
front indicator bulbs are badly faded strongly advise replacement
n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm,nail in o/s rear
no oil showing on dipstick 1.5 lts added for test
o/s washers need adjusting
rear bumper is insecure
rear number plate is stained
rear suspension trailing arm bushes are very badly cracked strongly advise replacement
lower section of rear bumper is insecure
o/s front indicator bulb is faded advise replacement
oil level is very low
rear suspension trailing arm bushes are badly cracked advise replacement
slight run out on o/s front brake disc advise replacement
Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust back box is badly corroded
horn tone is poor advise rectify
n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm,nos rear tyre is worn to 3mm
o/s front indicator bulb is badly faded
rear bumper is insecure
rear suspension trailing arm bushes are cracked n/s is bad advise replacement
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 KFG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R228 KFG, 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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R228 KFG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R228 KFG safe to buy?
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