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R495 MVO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,981 mi
Last recorded80,981 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 MVO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 80,981 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 80,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,184 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 80,090 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,875 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,875 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,151 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 75,380 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2005 75,380 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R495 MVO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R495 MVO, 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 R495 MVO registered?

R495 MVO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R495 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 MVO shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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