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R713 WRA

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 WRA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,640 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,085 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 71,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R713 WRA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R713 WRA, 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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R713 WRA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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