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R474 SFL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,294 mi
Last recorded86,294 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 May 2008 86,294 miles

exhaust front downpipe flexible joint weld pinholed and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

nearside and offside front discs lipped

nearside front side repeater - temporary repair

nearside rear trailing arm bush perishing - STRONG ADVICE

offside front mirror housing play - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear trailing arm bush perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 69,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

pink aircon dye? on pipes and steering rack gaitor nearside

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 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFL, 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 SFL registered?

R474 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R474 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 SFL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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