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R283 NAV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 NAV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,593 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

chip in screen

front number plate marked

nearside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear wheel arch corroded

sil kit fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

front number plate marked

n/s/f floor corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 95,801 miles

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)

both c/v boots perished

chips in screen

front floor corroded

front number plate marked

nearside rear tyre perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,539 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,080 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 85,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,738 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

fornt reg plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2007 74,628 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

fornt reg plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 63,315 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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R283 NAV 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 72.7%.

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 R283 NAV, 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 R283 NAV registered?

R283 NAV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R283 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 NAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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