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R718 CCV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,051 mi
Last recorded62,051 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 CCV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,051 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic 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)

plastic over sills fitted

under body rusty all areas

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,402 miles

Plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,131 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's, slightly worn

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,339 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 41,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,389 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,121 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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R718 CCV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R718 CCV, 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 R718 CCV registered?

R718 CCV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R718 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R718 CCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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