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R273 XOF

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,142 mi
Last recorded75,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 XOF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 71,053 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side body sill joint poorly repaired

radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,053 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

near side body sill joint poorly repaired

radiator in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2005 69,029 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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R273 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R273 XOF, 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 R273 XOF registered?

R273 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R273 XOF safe to buy?

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