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R774 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,921 mi
Last recorded80,921 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,921 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,059 miles

Rear Rear suspension components and inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,059 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components and inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,217 miles

Rear Rear suspension components and inner sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear swing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,326 miles

o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

rear swing arm bushes poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,300 miles

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion in both rear inner sills and floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 76,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion in both rear inner sills and floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 72,204 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,096 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,398 miles

nsr wing corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,868 miles

n/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,312 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges

n/s/f abs ring cracked

rear swinging arm bushes split

supply pipe to o/s/r brake flexy corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,203 miles

ADVISE - FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDES

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,101 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 47,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,470 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,952 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,731 miles

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

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

front tyres getting close to wear bars

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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R774 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R774 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.

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What year was R774 MVL registered?

R774 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R774 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 MVL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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