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R811 VDT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,165 mi
Last recorded123,165 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 VDT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,165 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

nerside rear shock damp

Fail 8 Mar 2012 123,165 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

nerside rear shock damp

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,449 miles

exhaust blow at rear box

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 25 Mar 2011 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blow at rear box

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,538 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2010 99,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,098 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 96,098 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 91,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,864 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 85,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 77,912 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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R811 VDT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R811 VDT, 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 R811 VDT registered?

R811 VDT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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