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R420 EPW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,572 mi
Last recorded71,572 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 EPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside sills not allowing full inspection.

Rear bumper reinforcement bar missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Steel wheel fitted to OSF.

Both rear tyres perished.

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floors.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate cracked.

NSF tyre tread close to limit and cut at outer sidewall.

NSR and OSR suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated and slight play.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,140 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floor.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Front bumper loose at nearside.

Front registration plate cracked.

NSF and OSF headlamp dip beam patterns slightly distorted.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

On driving vehicle out of test bay felt slight pulsing at brake pedal.

Plastic sill trims fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of sills.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,138 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floor.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Front bumper loose at nearside.

Front registration plate cracked.

NSF and OSF headlamp dip beam patterns slightly distorted.

NSR brake pads low.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

On driving vehicle out of test bay felt slight pulsing at brake pedal.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic sill trims fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of sills.

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,108 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 65,108 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,712 miles

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floors.

Front registration plate cracked.

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF indicators slightly discoloured.

NSR stop lamp not working at beginning of test but came on and remained working.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside sills,not allowing full inspection.

Steel wheel fitted to OSR,others are alloy.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Corrosion at NSF and OSF floors.

Front registration plate cracked.

Front wipers juddering slightly.

NSF and OSF indicators slightly discoloured.

NSR stop lamp not working at beginning of test but came on and remained working.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside sills,not allowing full inspection.

Steel wheel fitted to OSR,others are alloy.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres pering between tread

nearside door mirro glass loose

Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres perished between tread.

Child seats fitted to NSR and OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Nearside door mirror glass loose.

OSF headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted.

OSR trailing arm main bush deteriorated.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R420 EPW 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 53.8%.

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 R420 EPW, 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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R420 EPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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