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R451 MCE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,342 mi
Last recorded51,342 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 MCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,342 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,326 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,994 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,621 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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R451 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R451 MCE, 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 R451 MCE registered?

R451 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R451 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 MCE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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