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R731 RER

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 RER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,685 miles

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON FLOOR VARIOUS

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FUEL TANK STRAPS

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,676 miles

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

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

CORROSION PRESENT ON EXHAUST

CORROSION PRESENT ON FLOOR VARIOUS

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FUEL FILLER PIPES

CORROSION PRESENT ON FUEL TANK STRAPS

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES

CORROSION PRESENT ON REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRULES

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

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

Pass 11 May 2010 76,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 76,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 71,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 13 May 2008 65,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 60,116 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 60,116 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 53,407 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 53,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R731 RER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R731 RER, 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 R731 RER registered?

R731 RER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R731 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R731 RER shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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