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R873 MVL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 MVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 66,762 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 66,762 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 60,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 60,796 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,517 miles

rear bumper has slight body damage

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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R873 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R873 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 R873 MVL registered?

R873 MVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R873 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 MVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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