MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration blue/white (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake lever stiff
radiator corroded and stains
Offside damage to windscreen not swept area
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside damage to windscreen not swept area
Nearside Front brake very slight bind
Offside windscreen damage not swept area
interior mirror missing
Offside screen has damage outside swept area
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside screen has damage outside swept area
all suspension components have surface corrosion
exhaust is in poor condition
n/s/f brake has slight bind
vehicle underside starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to underside
weak pattern both headlights condensation
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
general corrosion to underside
weak pattern both headlights condensation
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust rusty
underside rusty
weak pattern os headlight
exhaust rusty
underside rusty
weak pattern os headlight
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
vehicle has slight corrosion througout the underside ie.foor pan and suspension components.
vehicle has slight corrosion througout the underside ie.foor pan and suspension components.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres perished
rear exhaust rusty
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres perished
o/s wiper arm loose
rear silencer rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyre walls poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R427 MEB 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 59.1%.
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 R427 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 R427 MEB registered?
R427 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R427 MEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R427 MEB shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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