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R632 KOU

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,218 mi
Last recorded86,218 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 KOU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,218 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,218 miles

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

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

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,334 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2010 83,334 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,145 miles

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

deep cut in nearside rear tyre and wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 10 Oct 2009 81,145 miles

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt in poor condition

deep cut in nearside rear tyre and wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

plastic skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,544 miles

slight perishing in offside front tyre (where tread meets sidewall)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 77,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 77,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 74,640 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

offside front tyre (tread to side wall area) poor condition

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 8 Oct 2005 71,944 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly out of true.

Fail 8 Oct 2005 71,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly out of true.

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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R632 KOU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R632 KOU, 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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R632 KOU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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