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R784 MTE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 MTE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,719 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 6 Feb 2010 63,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,378 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

front floors corroded

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2009 56,378 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

front brake pads worn

front floors corroded

left rear tyre tread worn on edge

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,135 miles

cat noisey

exhaust corroded

front disc pads worn

rear brake pipe corrosion

sill mouldings fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2008 49,986 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

cat noisey

exhaust corroded

front disc pads worn

rear brake pipe corrosion

sill mouldings fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,760 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

sill mouldings fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,435 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn on edge

sill mouldings fitted

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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R784 MTE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R784 MTE, 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 R784 MTE registered?

R784 MTE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R784 MTE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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