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R662 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,814 mi
Last recorded110,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,121 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 85,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 65,501 miles

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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R662 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R662 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R662 MVL registered?

R662 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R662 MVL safe to buy?

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