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R877 FPW

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,026 mi
Last recorded42,026 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 FPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 42,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 41,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 41,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 39,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 37,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,882 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 10,517 miles

outer covers fitted to sills

Pass 10 May 2013 10,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 10,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,030 miles

n/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

rear handbrake on limits=16%.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,587 miles

screenwashers partially blocked

Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,137 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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R877 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R877 FPW, 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 R877 FPW registered?

R877 FPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R877 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 FPW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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