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R251 OTN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,913 mi
Last recorded48,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 OTN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,913 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,324 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,780 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,807 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 38,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to see rear inside brake pads

Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,397 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,334 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,219 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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R251 OTN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R251 OTN, 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 R251 OTN registered?

R251 OTN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R251 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R251 OTN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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