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R894 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,669 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,221 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,531 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,278 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 83,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 79,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,989 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,999 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 68,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R894 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R894 MEB, 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

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What year was R894 MEB registered?

R894 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R894 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R894 MEB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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