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R650 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,034 mi
Last recorded113,034 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,034 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,034 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,427 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 89,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,260 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,266 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R650 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R650 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 R650 MVL registered?

R650 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R650 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 MVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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