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R467 MCE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,235 mi
Last recorded62,235 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 MCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 62,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 54,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Loose inside (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,343 miles

both head lamp light pattern poor

offside wiper poor

Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 39,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 36,801 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 36,801 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n /s/front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,812 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,079 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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R467 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R467 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.

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What year was R467 MCE registered?

R467 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R467 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 MCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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