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R937 EBE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 EBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 113,722 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 106,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 100,163 miles

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat slight play but not insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Aug 2008 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

drivers seat slight play but not insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,161 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 82,898 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 82,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s front brake hoses contaminated with grease from c/v joints

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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R937 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R937 EBE, 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 R937 EBE registered?

R937 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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