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R764 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,737 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,811 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,537 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,119 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 63,635 miles

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

fan belt has small cracks in it

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,367 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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R764 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R764 MVL, 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 R764 MVL registered?

R764 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R764 MVL safe to buy?

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