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R59 KCE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,878 mi
Last recorded60,878 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 KCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 60,878 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 60,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 57,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2014 57,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,487 miles

O/s/r tyre is very badly perished

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,487 miles

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

O/s/r tyre is very badly perished

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,632 miles

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 14 Mar 2008 45,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,202 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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R59 KCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R59 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 R59 KCE registered?

R59 KCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R59 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 KCE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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