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R773 AYA

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

14,669 mi
Last recorded14,669 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 AYA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 14,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,246 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 134,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s headlight adjuster not working,beam low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,276 miles

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

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

n/s headlight adjuster faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,589 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,822 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 80,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 80,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,748 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

offside front inner steering rack arm slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2008 63,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,756 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 59,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 57,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2005 55,369 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY.

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN O/S.

Pass 4 Jul 2005 55,369 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY.

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN O/S.

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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R773 AYA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R773 AYA, 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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R773 AYA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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