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R397 KAW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR397 KAW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,915 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 60,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

interior handle broken but opens door o/s/f

Pass 9 Dec 2014 60,757 miles

interior handle broken but opens door o/s/f

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,355 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT DOWN PIPE / SILL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING /

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,636 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPE

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,592 miles

O/S/ HEAD LIGHT PATTON ONLY JUST PASSED [ POSS NEED CLEANING ]

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,912 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 39,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,911 miles

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,140 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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R397 KAW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R397 KAW, 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 R397 KAW registered?

R397 KAW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R397 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 KAW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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