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R958 MEB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 MEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,041 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,038 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,372 miles

Nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front metal brakepipe showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing.

Nearside front wheel rim slight damage.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush spliting/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Radiator showing signs of corrosion.

Slight brake judder on offside rear brake.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,372 miles

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

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

Nearside front floor showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front metal brakepipe showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perishing.

Nearside front wheel rim slight damage.

Nearside rear trailing arm bush spliting/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Radiator showing signs of corrosion.

Slight brake judder on offside rear brake.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 51,846 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing and wearing close to limit.

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger and driver side front floor showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 51,846 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres scrubbing and wearing close to limit.

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger and driver side front floor showing signs of corrosion.

Slight excess travel in hand brake.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,293 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,247 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 45,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fan belt excessively worn

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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R958 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R958 MEB, 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 R958 MEB registered?

R958 MEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R958 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 MEB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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