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R536 MCE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 MCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,352 miles

front number plate top corner is broken

Fail 31 May 2013 58,310 miles

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

front number plate top corner is broken

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,150 miles

Front number plate has corner broken off it

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 53,916 miles

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 26 May 2010 53,916 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,083 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre is down to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,825 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,267 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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R536 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R536 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 R536 MCE registered?

R536 MCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R536 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 MCE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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