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R456 MFJ

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,819 mi
Last recorded51,819 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,819 miles

BOTH N/S SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT DISC & PADS WEARING LOW

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

P.A.S BELT CRACKED

SIGNS OF ACCIDENT DAMAGE REPAIR TO N/S/F INNER WING

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,411 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 47,411 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH N/S SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SIGNS OF ACCIDENT DAMAGE N/S/F INNER WING

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,811 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 42,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill covers

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 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

R456 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R456 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 MFJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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