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R234 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,403 mi
Last recorded47,403 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,906 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 45,810 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,642 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper slight insecure

rear plate slight dirty

Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,642 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f wiper slight insecure

rear plate slight dirty

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,745 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,745 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,043 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 42,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,581 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,102 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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R234 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R234 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R234 MVL registered?

R234 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R234 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 MVL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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