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R73 XEL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,521 mi
Last recorded78,521 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 XEL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 78,521 miles

Rear brake pads not clearly visible

Fail 17 Aug 2013 78,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,483 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 73,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,361 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 69,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 64,679 miles

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

n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,679 miles

n/s/r suspension arm bush wearing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 51,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,727 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 22 Jun 2007 43,727 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 33,045 miles

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.

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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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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?

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