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R872 CUY

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,584 mi
Last recorded73,584 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 CUY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,584 miles

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear undersills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front ot rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 26 Oct 2009 73,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front anti roll drop link bushes slightly perished

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

both rear undersills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front floor slightly corroded

nearside front ot rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,949 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2007 68,797 miles

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

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 14 Nov 2007 68,797 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2006 65,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,468 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 58,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R872 CUY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R872 CUY, 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 R872 CUY registered?

R872 CUY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R872 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 CUY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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