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R942 KVA

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 KVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,107 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 81,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire and overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,101 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator poor condition

repair to exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,093 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,976 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,961 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,502 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 74,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 74,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,450 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 70,450 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,317 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r foot brake readings slightly low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,541 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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R942 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R942 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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What year was R942 KVA registered?

R942 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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