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R237 WLS

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,818 mi
Last recorded65,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 WLS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,818 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,806 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,187 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 64,187 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

off side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,564 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wheel bind on o/s/r advise

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 59,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,488 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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R237 WLS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R237 WLS, 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 R237 WLS registered?

R237 WLS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R237 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 WLS shows 9 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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