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R232 DNV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,818 mi
Last recorded102,818 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 DNV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 102,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 102,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr light lens taped up on edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,461 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 96,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 90,211 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,211 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 81,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,640 miles

power steering pump damp

power steering reservoir pipes damp

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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R232 DNV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R232 DNV, 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 R232 DNV registered?

R232 DNV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R232 DNV safe to buy?

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