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R140 ENK

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,691 mi
Last recorded82,691 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 ENK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f ouer cv gaiters starting to crack.

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer wall.

o/s/r wing corroded and holed at front.

some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe before flexi hose.

surface rust on centre section of exhaust.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and n/s/f ouer cv gaiters starting to crack.

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer wall.

o/s/r wing corroded and holed at front.

some corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe before flexi hose.

surface rust on centre section of exhaust.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,297 miles

front c/v gaitors cracking front pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,100 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,347 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 47,938 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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R140 ENK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R140 ENK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R140 ENK registered?

R140 ENK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R140 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 ENK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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