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R972 KVA

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,657 mi
Last recorded63,657 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 KVA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 63,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 63,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 56,002 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,597 miles

N/S/F tyre Perished

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

O/S/F tyre Perished

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 47,597 miles

N/S/F tyre Perished

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre Perished

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,942 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 34,023 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
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R972 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R972 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 R972 KVA registered?

R972 KVA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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