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R348 WGW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 WGW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,598 miles

both outer cv boots perishing

rear axle bushes splitting

wiper blades just clear screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,063 miles

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

front section exhaust corroded and flexi weak

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,815 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,326 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,227 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,135 miles

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

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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R348 WGW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R348 WGW, 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 R348 WGW registered?

R348 WGW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R348 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 WGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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