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R368 DOO

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 DOO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,452 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,435 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,227 miles

outer c.v. gators cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,533 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 76,530 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s outer c.v. gator perished

front brakes dragging

Pass 2 Jul 2008 73,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,350 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 65,641 miles

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

handbrake effort lower on o/s.

main rear suspension arm bushes seperating.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,641 miles

handbrake effort lower on o/s.

main rear suspension arm bushes seperating.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 61,193 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 61,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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R368 DOO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R368 DOO, 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 R368 DOO registered?

R368 DOO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R368 DOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 DOO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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