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R23 RER

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,124 mi
Last recorded113,124 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 RER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 113,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,757 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 105,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front abs rings fractured

radiator deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,402 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 89,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 88,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,331 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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R23 RER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 RER, 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 R23 RER registered?

R23 RER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R23 RER safe to buy?

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