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R882 HOB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 HOB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,107 miles

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

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 77,086 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,182 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,013 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,549 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 50,549 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,627 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 47,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2007 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,897 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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R882 HOB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R882 HOB, 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

How do I check the history of R882 HOB?

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What year was R882 HOB registered?

R882 HOB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R882 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 HOB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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