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R693 BNO

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 BNO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,690 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 84,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 79,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front & rear brake pipes corroded,

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,095 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 74,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,963 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 63,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs worn †centre/rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,879 miles

front discs worn †centre/rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,868 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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R693 BNO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R693 BNO, 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 R693 BNO registered?

R693 BNO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R693 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 BNO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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