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R851 OBV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,039 mi
Last recorded148,039 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 OBV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 148,039 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,273 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,411 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 67,484 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,484 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 64,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,179 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 56,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 56,137 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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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R851 OBV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R851 OBV, 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 R851 OBV registered?

R851 OBV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R851 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 OBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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