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R475 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,913 mi
Last recorded67,913 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,913 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass has a crack (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres slightly perished at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass has a crack (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres slightly perished at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,768 miles

Nearside front & rear tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 63,768 miles

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

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

Nearside front & rear tyres slightly perished at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,672 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 51,695 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,593 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,979 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 47,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 38,620 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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R475 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R475 MEB, 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 R475 MEB registered?

R475 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R475 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R475 MEB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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