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R393 NEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,322 mi
Last recorded106,322 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 NEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,322 miles

advise exhaust weeping slightly ie pin prick

Fail 25 Nov 2011 106,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust weeping slightly ie pin prick

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,049 miles

advise corrosionb starting on front chasis members but not holed yet

advise slightly advaced lift on handbrake

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,847 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,411 miles

advise front and rear number plate strting to show signs of tarnishing

advise nearside rear suspension bushe starting to show signs of wear

Fail 3 Nov 2008 86,411 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front and rear number plate strting to show signs of tarnishing

advise nearside rear suspension bushe starting to show signs of wear

Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,940 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 75,269 miles

advise nearside rear main suspension starting to split

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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R393 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R393 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 R393 NEB registered?

R393 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R393 NEB safe to buy?

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