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R337 EVC

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 EVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 153,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both rear tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corrdoed

both steering rack boots perished

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside floor/sill corroded

offside front outer cv boot perished

offside rear tyre nailed and perished

Pass 16 Oct 2018 148,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 148,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 143,741 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 143,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 138,390 miles

both rear arches corroded

engine management light on

front floors corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,847 miles

Engine management light on

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Nearside front floor corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear trailing arm front bushes both slightly split

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,875 miles

rear trailing arm bush's perished

sill kit fitted

engine management light on

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,292 miles

engine management light on

front floors corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2013 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine management light on

front floors corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,059 miles

both rear wheel archs corroded

engine man light on

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

Fail 3 Sep 2012 109,052 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear wheel archs corroded

engine man light on

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,011 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly scored

eml light on dash

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing edges and cut tread area

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 87,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,073 miles

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

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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R337 EVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R337 EVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R337 EVC registered?

R337 EVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R337 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 EVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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