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R446 SFL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 SFL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

covers fitted over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,737 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

covers fitted over front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

covers fitted over outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,737 miles

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

covers fitted to front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2012 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

covers fitted to front to rear brake pipes unable to give pipes full inspection

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,737 miles

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

covers fitted over brake pipes could not give full inspection

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

covers fitted over brake pipes could not give full inspection

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,737 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills could not give full inspection

Pass 5 May 2009 62,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,888 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX HOLED AND CENTRE BOX 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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R446 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R446 SFL, 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 R446 SFL registered?

R446 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R446 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R446 SFL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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