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R816 RER

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,070 mi
Last recorded64,070 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 RER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 64,070 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Fail 21 May 2020 64,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 96,347 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion around front jacking points. Corrosion around and on fuel filler neck pipework. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion NSF and OSF jacking points. Fuel filler neck, and general corrosion to suspension parts. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak transmission and engine oil leaks ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small stone chip. 2mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 92,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Long brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion NSF and OSF jacking points. Fuel filler neck, and general corrosion to suspension parts. (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak transmission and engine oil leaks ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very small stone chip. 2mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 88,500 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 May 2016 84,059 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 84,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 80,300 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to sills

damage to o/s/r inner wheel rim

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 May 2015 80,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to sills

damage to o/s/r inner wheel rim

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 76,958 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

deterioration to wiper blades.

Fail 12 May 2014 76,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

deterioration to wiper blades.

Pass 16 May 2013 74,022 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to rear sills and wheel arches.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

Fail 15 May 2013 74,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion to rear sills and wheel arches.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 14 May 2012 71,228 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.

corrosion/leak on exhaust

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 14 May 2012 71,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn.

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe.

corrosion/leak on exhaust

deterioration to rear suspension arm bushes.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 May 2011 68,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,085 miles

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

near side rear trailing arm bushe spilting

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 60,832 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

slight bind to nearside rear brakes.

Pass 24 May 2007 57,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 54,148 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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R816 RER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R816 RER, 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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R816 RER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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