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R976 EBE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,242 mi
Last recorded90,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 EBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,843 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 19 Dec 2011 81,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,756 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,654 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,051 miles

REAR SILENCER OK AT TIME OF TEST BUT IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 52,407 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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R976 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R976 EBE, 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 R976 EBE registered?

R976 EBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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