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R315 BON

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,051 mi
Last recorded109,051 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 BON
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 108,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 82,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,557 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 70,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inside wall

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on inside wall

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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R315 BON is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R315 BON, 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 R315 BON registered?

R315 BON is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R315 BON safe to buy?

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