MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R358 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R358 SFL, 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 R358 SFL registered?
R358 SFL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R358 SFL safe to buy?
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