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R354 NEB

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,083 mi
Last recorded69,083 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 NEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,072 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 59,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,881 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,267 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 38,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,665 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,926 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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R354 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R354 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 R354 NEB registered?

R354 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R354 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 NEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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