MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
IMPORTANT ;- ABS fault cod 015 displayed + ECU fault , car driven and retested no present fault code , warning lamp extinguishes late in test cycle , recommen d ecu sent to specialist for testing and possible repairs , no other car based faults found
surface corrosion to underbody suspension components
underbody corrosion started
IMPORTANT ;- ABS fault cod 015 displayed + ECU fault , car driven and retested no present fault code , warning lamp extinguishes late in test cycle , recommen d ecu sent to specialist for testing and possible repairs , no other car based faults found
surface corrosion to underbody suspension components
underbody corrosion started
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
surface corrosion to underbody suspension components
underbody corrosion started
poor beam pattern both lamps
rear brakes pads . calipers etc all appear surface corroded
rear suspension generally covered in scaley corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
poor beam pattern both lamps
rear brakes pads . calipers etc all appear surface corroded
rear suspension generally covered in scaley corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
the brake pads and discs will require changing in the not too distant future
the brake pads and discs will require changing in the not too distant future
All brakes slightly binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
All brakes slightly binding
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R229 MVL, 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 R229 MVL registered?
R229 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R229 MVL safe to buy?
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