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R257 CKK

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 CKK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 94,595 miles

Both offside and nearside rear inner door sills starting to corrode

Both offside front and nearside front floor pans starting to corrode

Both offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2023 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both offside and nearside rear inner door sills starting to corrode

Both offside front and nearside front floor pans starting to corrode

Both offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,928 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Both offside front and nearside front floor pans starting to corrode

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2022 91,928 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Both offside front and nearside front floor pans starting to corrode

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,166 miles

Nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,166 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,984 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 86,967 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,225 miles

offside rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,257 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,835 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pedal slight travel

Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,592 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

footbrake pedal slight travel

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,475 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,473 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,130 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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R257 CKK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R257 CKK, 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 R257 CKK registered?

R257 CKK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R257 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 CKK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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