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R274 MNR

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,919 mi
Last recorded35,919 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 MNR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 33,797 miles

Front floor both sides has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,720 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,127 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,492 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres have small cracks due to age not able to see cords

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,832 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 18 May 2006 15,727 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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R274 MNR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R274 MNR, 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 R274 MNR registered?

R274 MNR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R274 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 MNR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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