MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,415 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine losing coolant/radiator corroded
fuel pipes in engine bay have clips missing,split in pipe
n/s/f tyre outer wall peeling
rear tyres differ in size from front tyres ie 195/55/15 - 175/65/14
spare tyre missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine losing coolant/radiator corroded
fuel pipes in engine bay have clips missing,split in pipe
n/s/f tyre outer wall peeling
rear tyres differ in size from front tyres ie 195/55/15 - 175/65/14
spare tyre missing
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 RFR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 R229 RFR, 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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How do I check the history of R229 RFR?
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What year was R229 RFR registered?
R229 RFR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 22 May 1998.
Is R229 RFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 RFR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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