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R45 KEU

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,773 mi
Last recorded111,773 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 KEU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 111,773 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 9 May 2011 111,245 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,900 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake fluid low in resavoir.

drivers seat belt fluffing on edge.

foot brake readings only just within limits.

n/s/f abs ring fractured.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,242 miles

visual check only on n/s/r seatbelt .child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,249 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,249 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 80,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 72,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 72,753 miles

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

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

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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R45 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R45 KEU, 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 R45 KEU registered?

R45 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R45 KEU safe to buy?

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