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R527 KEG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 KEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 116,541 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 68,870 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,291 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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R527 KEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue 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 R527 KEG, 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 R527 KEG registered?

R527 KEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R527 KEG safe to buy?

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