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R608 MVC

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 MVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,004 miles

back part of n/s outersill rusty and thin in places(temp repair)

front brake pads low

slight dampness n/s/front shock absorber

slight lubricant leek from power steering resevoir pipes

slight pereshing in n/s and o/s/rear trailing arm bushes

slight play n/s and o/s/front steering rack tiebar inner joints

Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,004 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back part of n/s outersill rusty and thin in places(temp repair)

front brake pads low

slight dampness n/s/front shock absorber

slight lubricant leek from power steering resevoir pipes

slight pereshing in n/s and o/s/rear trailing arm bushes

slight play n/s and o/s/front steering rack tiebar inner joints

Pass 20 Mar 2008 73,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

back part of n/s and o/s outersills corroded and thin in places

surface cut on outer wall of o/s front tyre

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,385 miles

back part of n/s and o/s outersills corroded and thin in places

surface cut on outer wall of o/s front tyre

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,977 miles

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

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plastic coating

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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R608 MVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R608 MVC, 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 R608 MVC registered?

R608 MVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R608 MVC safe to buy?

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