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R321 NEB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,882 miles

Offside Rear Door handle insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Door handle insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,369 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,738 miles

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,418 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 82,727 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 82,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,774 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,516 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 62,123 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2006 54,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R321 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R321 NEB, 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 R321 NEB registered?

R321 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R321 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 NEB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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