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R881 BDX

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 BDX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 103,361 miles

n/s and o/s/f floor seams corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2014 103,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s and o/s/f floor seams corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2012 95,741 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 95,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,618 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,013 miles

bothside front cv gaitres are badly perishing.

front tyres are low on pressure.

nearside front tyre inner and outer shoulders wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

power steering hose ,seaping small amount of oil.

radiator ,very poor condition and leak little.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 84,013 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front cv gaitres are badly perishing.

front tyres are low on pressure.

nearside front tyre inner and outer shoulders wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

power steering hose ,seaping small amount of oil.

radiator ,very poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,680 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,686 miles

Front indicators are showing very pale in colour - new yellow bulbs should be fitted.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,686 miles

Front indicators are showing very pale in colour - new yellow bulbs should be fitted.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 66,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,951 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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R881 BDX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R881 BDX, 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 R881 BDX registered?

R881 BDX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R881 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 BDX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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