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R861 KVA

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,977 mi
Last recorded62,977 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 KVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 62,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 62,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 49,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 39,146 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 39,146 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 25,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,896 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear exhaust rusting

suspension starting to rust

Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear exhaust rusting

suspension starting to rust

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake has slight travel

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 24,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake has slight travel

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,864 miles

rear pads from limited view may be getting low

very slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,351 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 22,706 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,874 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 21,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,851 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 20,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear 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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R861 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R861 KVA, 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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R861 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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