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R607 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,098 mi
Last recorded104,098 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,321 miles

general corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

general corrosion

Pass 19 May 2009 82,190 miles

advise tyres different sizes fronts to rears

front brake disc slightly worn

slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Fail 16 Nov 2007 78,599 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

outer sills covered by trims

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,599 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

outer sills covered by trims

radiator in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight perishing to N/S CV boot

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,359 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R607 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R607 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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R607 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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