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R742 HOB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,361 mi
Last recorded62,361 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 HOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 59,903 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 59,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,168 miles

O/S HAND BRAKE lower effort than n/s

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,719 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

slight oil leak from p.a.s pump

Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,674 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear brake pipe rusting

slight leak from power steering pump

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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R742 HOB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R742 HOB, 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 R742 HOB registered?

R742 HOB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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