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R428 XPO

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 XPO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,334 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,334 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,898 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,898 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,237 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,728 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,728 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear section badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,164 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2005 43,398 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 43,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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R428 XPO 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 61.5%.

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 R428 XPO, 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 R428 XPO registered?

R428 XPO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R428 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 XPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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