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R456 KDM

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KDM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2010 93,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,244 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 82,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 72,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,626 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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R456 KDM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R456 KDM, 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 R456 KDM registered?

R456 KDM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R456 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 KDM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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