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R474 AYA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 AYA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,865 miles

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

corrosion to inner sill / chassis areas

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and worn below on raised tread

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on raised tread

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to inner sill / chassis areas

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and worn below on raised tread

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on raised tread

Pass 18 May 2012 93,572 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 88,367 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 82,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 76,934 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 76,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 71,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,032 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R474 AYA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red 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 R474 AYA, 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 R474 AYA registered?

R474 AYA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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