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R904 HEC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 HEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,091 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 48,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 46,854 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 43,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,011 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,985 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,507 miles

beam patterns weak, front pads getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,579 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2006 28,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,237 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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R904 HEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R904 HEC, 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 R904 HEC registered?

R904 HEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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