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R360 ECL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,462 mi
Last recorded66,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 ECL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,462 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills rear end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,538 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,731 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,114 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,619 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,409 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,409 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,930 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R360 ECL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R360 ECL, 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 R360 ECL registered?

R360 ECL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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