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R864 OES

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,168 mi
Last recorded50,168 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 OES
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,168 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe rusty to valve at bulkhead

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

exhaust rear silencer section corroded and weak

front to rear brake pipe rusty at retaining clips

heavy corrosion at nearside rear iner and outer wheel arches

nearside front brake pipe rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

slight play in towbar mounting bracket

Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,825 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,976 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

nearside driveshaft oil seal at gearbox leaking

nearside fron tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Dec 2008 45,976 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

nearside driveshaft oil seal at gearbox leaking

nearside fron tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

power steering niosy

Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,278 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,278 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front brake pipes

heavy corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 38,533 miles

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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R864 OES is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R864 OES, 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 R864 OES registered?

R864 OES is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R864 OES safe to buy?

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