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R427 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2019 38,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,599 miles

Offside damage to windscreen not swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2018 38,597 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside damage to windscreen not swept area

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,388 miles

Nearside Front brake very slight bind

Offside windscreen damage not swept area

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,126 miles

Offside screen has damage outside swept area

Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,773 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion

exhaust is in poor condition

n/s/f brake has slight bind

vehicle underside starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,219 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,821 miles

exhaust rusty

underside rusty

weak pattern os headlight

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,530 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,263 miles

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,945 miles

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.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,945 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion througout the underside ie.foor pan and suspension components.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,234 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,234 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 33,406 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,287 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2007

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

o/s wiper arm loose

rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,493 miles

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.

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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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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