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R91 UEF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 UEF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

dent n/s/f wing

o/s/f window inop

Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,625 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

dent n/s/f wing

o/s/f window inop

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,405 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 81,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 63,468 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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R91 UEF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R91 UEF, 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 R91 UEF registered?

R91 UEF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R91 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 UEF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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