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R68 EVF

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 EVF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,902 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,583 miles

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 72,568 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,033 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,971 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

offside rear brake poor effort

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,971 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake poor effort

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,453 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,451 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,861 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 53,225 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,372 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,342 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,134 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight play offside steering rack

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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R68 EVF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R68 EVF, 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 R68 EVF registered?

R68 EVF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R68 EVF safe to buy?

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