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R433 FCL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,711 mi
Last recorded93,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 FCL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 93,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 92,315 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to sills/inner sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 89,282 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 86,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 84,604 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 81,714 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,637 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen starting to delaminate.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,896 miles

N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 28 May 2010 74,455 miles

Both front tyre's starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2009 71,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 61,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R433 FCL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R433 FCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R433 FCL registered?

R433 FCL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R433 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 FCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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