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R32 APU

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 APU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,100 miles

Central Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate damage

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split to excess (8.2.2)

Central Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Rear number plate damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,670 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan coroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front floor pan coroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,305 miles

Front no plate damage

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Rear no plate damage

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front no plate damage

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Rear no plate damage

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,888 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracked

front no plate damage

nsf door mirror split

rear no plate damage

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,888 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

front no plate damage

nsf door mirror split

rear no plate damage

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to front no plate

damage to rear no plate

osf wheel rim dented on the inside

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,529 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to front no plate

damage to rear no plate

osf wheel rim dented on the inside

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,465 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,272 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear no plate damage

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear no plate damage

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,655 miles

hand efficiency just on limit

Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,072 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,072 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,121 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front and rear number plates discoloured

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,225 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,498 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

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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R32 APU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R32 APU, 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 R32 APU registered?

R32 APU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R32 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 APU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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