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R437 VMO

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,732 mi
Last recorded110,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 VMO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,732 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 110,732 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 104,158 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 94,338 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 94,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,260 miles

N/S/F TYRE GASHED

Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,408 miles

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2009 73,408 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 56,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,844 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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R437 VMO is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R437 VMO, 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 R437 VMO registered?

R437 VMO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R437 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 VMO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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