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R404 NEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 NEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,313 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,100 miles

exhaust deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,257 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 39,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,718 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,531 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R404 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R404 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 R404 NEB registered?

R404 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R404 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 NEB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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