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R601 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,743 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,987 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,171 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,217 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn(lipped).

Front brake pads are getting low.(60% worn)

Hand brake travel is high.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded.

Offside front tyre is worn.

Nearside front tyre is worn and cut to tread.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,217 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn(lipped).

Front brake pads are getting low.(60% worn)

Hand brake travel is high.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded.

Offside front tyre is worn.

Nearside front tyre is worn and cut to tread.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,300 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,532 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 66,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,461 miles

brake pipe to offside rear corroded

centre and front exhaust corroded

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front shock absorber damp

oil leak sump plug ?

rear shock absorbers are damp

rear trailing arm bushes are splitting

wipers are poor

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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R601 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 R601 MVL, 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 R601 MVL registered?

R601 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R601 MVL safe to buy?

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