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R956 RCK

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 RCK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 109,848 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,166 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,950 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 84,537 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 79,965 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R956 RCK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R956 RCK, 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 R956 RCK registered?

R956 RCK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R956 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 RCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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