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R365 MCE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 MCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,677 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 125,447 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2014 125,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2013 122,138 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 122,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 116,425 miles

sill kits fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 111,614 miles

both front tyres near limit on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,946 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 97,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 97,945 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 91,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat ratteling

Pass 24 May 2007 82,342 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 82,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 71,889 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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R365 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R365 MCE, 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 R365 MCE registered?

R365 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R365 MCE safe to buy?

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