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R63 KEU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,515 mi
Last recorded58,515 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KEU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 58,515 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 58,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 57,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion on body and suspension etc

Pass 27 Apr 2020 54,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,514 miles

nearside and offside rear bumper reinforces corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,714 miles

nearsside and offside rear bumper reinforcers corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,562 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,348 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,945 miles

Heavy wear taking place on both front disks, advised these are changed at next brake pad replacement.

O/s front brake dragging slightly.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Heavy wear on front brake disks.

O/s front brake dragging slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,858 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 26,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age related cracking on outer side walls of both rear tyres

very heavy corrosion on middle pipes of exhaust

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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R63 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R63 KEU, 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 R63 KEU registered?

R63 KEU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R63 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 KEU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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