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R386 WGW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 WGW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,408 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing close to the wear limit

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing close to the wear limit and lower on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,450 miles

both rear axle/trailing arm bushes perished/ worn

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front numberplate cracked

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,847 miles

front numberplate cracked

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,612 miles

both rear main suspension bushes worn/ perished

both rear shock absorbers have a slight mising of oil

both rear tyres slightly worn

centre exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,307 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

o/s/r tyre slightly worn/ perished

Pass 3 Aug 2011 92,854 miles

0/s/r tyre perished

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,528 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,631 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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R386 WGW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R386 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 R386 WGW registered?

R386 WGW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R386 WGW safe to buy?

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