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R518 MCE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 MCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a small nick in sidewall

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

Oil leak From engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Front windscreen cracked offside and nearside (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a small nick

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Is cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak From engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front windscreen cracked offside and nearside (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a small nick

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Is cracked (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak From engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Front windscreen cracked offside and nearside (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 82,809 miles

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

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

Fail 15 Jan 2016 82,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front jacking points corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,042 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

body sill covers fitted

n/s/f floor

unable 2 asses welding

Fail 27 Mar 2010 69,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

body sill covers fitted

n/s/f floor

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,320 miles

slight corrosion to front floors

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,277 miles

body sill covers fitted

n/s/f shock weeping

r suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,120 miles

body sill covers fitted

brake fluid level getting low

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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R518 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R518 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 R518 MCE registered?

R518 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R518 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 MCE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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