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R919 KVA

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,956 mi
Last recorded119,956 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 KVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,006 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,006 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 111,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 111,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 107,917 miles

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

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

possible n/s and o/s /r sills corroded but covered up with side skirts

Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,917 miles

possible n/s and o/s /r sills corroded but covered up with side skirts

Pass 16 Mar 2011 105,584 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 105,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 103,067 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 100,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,584 miles

Car presented for retest with engine breather pipe disconnected and blanked off at inlet manifold.

Engine is leaking oil.

Front indicators are showing a little pale in colour.

Radiator core is in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage at nearside and centre - within mot limit of 40mm.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 96,549 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine is leaking oil.

Front indicators are showing a little pale in colour.

Radiator core is in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage at nearside and centre - within mot limit of 40mm.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,001 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 90,884 miles

bad oil leak from sump † †surface rust on pipes † †small chip in screen

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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R919 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R919 KVA, 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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R919 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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