MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,745 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside wiper blade split
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight bind from offside front brake
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer cv boots starting to crack
nearside front fog light not working
rear exhaust pipe deteriorated + slight leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R985 FCL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R985 FCL, 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 R985 FCL registered?
R985 FCL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R985 FCL safe to buy?
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