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R545 ACV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 ACV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,396 miles

OSR brake performance

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR brake performance

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,365 miles

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

Oil leak

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,364 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,862 miles

both dip beam patterns weak

both outer constant velocity boots perishing

damage to windscreen in zone a

note/trims fitted to outer sill panels

outer plastic coating chaffed on offside rear brake pipe(pipe close to exhaust)

slight perishing starting to rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,628 miles

front outer cv boots starting to deteriate

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front washer jet week accetable at time of test

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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R545 ACV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R545 ACV, 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 R545 ACV registered?

R545 ACV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R545 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 ACV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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