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R661 RCW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,271 mi
Last recorded106,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 RCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,271 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm centre bushes starting to wear

Odd wheel nuts fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,439 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Both rear suspension trailing arm centre bushes starting to wear

Odd wheel nuts fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 93,153 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,752 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,685 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 50,685 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 42,936 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,134 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 40,132 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,172 miles

Both N/S and O/S/F tyres have splits in side walls

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

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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R661 RCW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R661 RCW, 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 R661 RCW registered?

R661 RCW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R661 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 RCW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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