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R971 BKK

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,725 mi
Last recorded40,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 BKK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 40,344 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,098 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,586 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R971 BKK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R971 BKK, 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 R971 BKK registered?

R971 BKK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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