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R830 ACS

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,634 mi
Last recorded36,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 ACS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,634 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING OIL SLIGHTLY

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST FLEX MESH DE TATCHED BUT NOT INSECURE

GEARBOX HAS OIL LEAKS

Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH HOLED CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING OIL SLIGHTLY

ENGINE HAS OIL LEAKS

EXHAUST FLEX MESH DE TATCHED BUT NOT INSECURE

GEARBOX HAS OIL LEAKS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,054 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,251 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outriggers corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,418 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front chassis corroded

front floors corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,591 miles

both front floors corroded, not to excess

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,693 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,598 miles

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

offside front tyre beginning to perish

Fail 23 Jun 2009 29,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre beginning to perish

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,224 miles

offside front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 26 Jun 2008 28,224 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R830 ACS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R830 ACS, 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 R830 ACS registered?

R830 ACS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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