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R926 XOC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,553 mi
Last recorded103,553 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 XOC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,553 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 103,553 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 87,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 87,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 73,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 73,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt damaged

long travel on hand brake

main bush split in both rear suspention arms

oil leak

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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R926 XOC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R926 XOC, 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 R926 XOC registered?

R926 XOC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R926 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 XOC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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