MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake pads not clearly visible
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pads not clearly visible
N/s/f tyre valve stem perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f seatbelt frayed on edges
O/s/f tyre valve stem perished
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
N/s/f tyre valve stem perished
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f seatbelt frayed on edges
O/s/f tyre valve stem perished
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Cat heat sheild loose
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing
n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front outer c/v boots perishing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r trailing arm bushe perishing
Both front outer c/v boots perishing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r trailing arm bushe perishing
rear exhaust silencer rusted
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust silencer rusted
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 XEL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R73 XEL, 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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What year was R73 XEL registered?
R73 XEL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R73 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R73 XEL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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