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R393 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,707 mi
Last recorded56,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,707 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,187 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,449 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,212 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,310 miles

all 4 tyres very near limit + n/s/f on limit

Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,310 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all 4 tyres very near limit + n/s/f on limit

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,390 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,327 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 37,966 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,198 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,472 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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R393 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R393 MEB, 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 R393 MEB registered?

R393 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R393 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 MEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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