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R824 EBE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,940 mi
Last recorded117,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 EBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,554 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 80,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 58,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,992 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,260 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,904 miles

rear exhaust pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,794 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,062 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,207 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,011 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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R824 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R824 EBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R824 EBE registered?

R824 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R824 EBE safe to buy?

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