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R914 SYC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,284 mi
Last recorded75,284 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 SYC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,131 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,153 miles

passenger side seatbelt slightly fraying

slight scratch to pasenger side windscreen

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,932 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 51,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

power steering leaking from res to pipe hose

rear arm bushes starting to perish

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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R914 SYC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R914 SYC, 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 R914 SYC registered?

R914 SYC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R914 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R914 SYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R914 SYC have outstanding finance?

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