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R57 KCE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,403 mi
Last recorded38,403 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 KCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 37,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 137,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,822 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,818 miles

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

nearside electric adjuster not working

rear brakes very noisey when applying foot brake

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 31,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,600 miles

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

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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R57 KCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R57 KCE, 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 R57 KCE registered?

R57 KCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R57 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 KCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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