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R294 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished around outter tread

o/s/f tyre perished around outter tread

o/s/r tyre perished around outter tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,118 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 73,106 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 68,035 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,013 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,923 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 58,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,607 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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R294 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R294 MEB, 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 R294 MEB registered?

R294 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R294 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 MEB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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