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R797 TSL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 TSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NIL EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH OS AND NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel FOOT (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer HANDLE INSECURE

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,359 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,326 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 81,326 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed INNER DOOR HANDLE NOT ATTACHED TO DOOR AND DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure SUSPECT BOLT MISSING FROM INNER SEAT RUNNER (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 77,601 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,625 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,320 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,133 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 49,362 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)

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

battery loose

front rear brake discs very rusty

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,671 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 48,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,026 miles

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

N/S/R Trailing arm bush started to split

O/S/F fog light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,416 miles

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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R797 TSL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R797 TSL, 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 R797 TSL registered?

R797 TSL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R797 TSL shows 24 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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