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R971 KAV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 KAV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,662 miles

Both wipers poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,063 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,534 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,770 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Nov 2011 43,770 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,778 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE OUTER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,779 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 32,654 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,912 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,647 miles

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

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 KAV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R971 KAV, 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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R971 KAV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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