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R247 KEU

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 KEU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,151 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear section of exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,505 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,486 miles

The centre exhaust section is heavily corroded and in poor condition

The nearside rear tyre is perished and split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,391 miles

bopth rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,629 miles

exhaust system corosion

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,075 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 31,027 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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R247 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R247 KEU, 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 R247 KEU registered?

R247 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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