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R774 XBV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 XBV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,690 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 64,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 60,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 57,193 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,716 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 45,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2005 42,043 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 42,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XBV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R774 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

R774 XBV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R774 XBV safe to buy?

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