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R771 UWG

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 UWG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 124,262 miles

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 124,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 119,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 119,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 115,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,387 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,057 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 112,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 107,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 107,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 103,260 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 103,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,049 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 97,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R771 UWG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R771 UWG, 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 R771 UWG registered?

R771 UWG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R771 UWG safe to buy?

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