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R736 KAV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 KAV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,758 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,371 miles

oil leak from sump,sump corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,945 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,826 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 78,092 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 78,092 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,867 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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R736 KAV 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 R736 KAV, 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 R736 KAV registered?

R736 KAV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R736 KAV safe to buy?

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