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R829 HKK

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,724 mi
Last recorded125,724 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 HKK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 114,475 miles

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

rattle on exhaust sheild

Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,475 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rattle on exhaust sheild

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,012 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 104,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,570 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 89,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,921 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 71,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,256 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 71,252 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake fluid requires changing

cambelt was due to be replaced at 60,000 miles

vehicle looks due for a major service

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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R829 HKK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R829 HKK, 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 R829 HKK registered?

R829 HKK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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