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R532 FVA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,220 mi
Last recorded68,220 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 FVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,917 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 64,917 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,929 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,925 miles

Slight corrosion started under body

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre small cracks

Slight corrosion started under body

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,583 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,583 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,627 miles

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

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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R532 FVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R532 FVA, 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 R532 FVA registered?

R532 FVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R532 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 FVA shows 15 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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