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R860 MVL

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,631 mi
Last recorded118,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 118,631 miles

slight corrosion starting osr and nsr lower wheel arches

slight play in nsf inner tie rod joint

Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,672 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear

o/s/f and both rear shock absorbers damp

oil leak

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion appearing to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2011 109,671 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear

o/s/f and both rear shock absorbers damp

oil leak

play in n/s/f inner steering arm

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion appearing to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,831 miles

all four shock absorbers damp

both front tyres slightly scrubbing on inner edge

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly seperating

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroding

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 79,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 71,231 miles

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

radiator damp in nearside lower corner

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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R860 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R860 MVL, 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 R860 MVL registered?

R860 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R860 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 MVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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