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R425 NEB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,350 mi
Last recorded92,350 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 NEB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,350 miles

Both front C.V. boots are deterioted.

Handbrake travel high.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Both front C.V. boots are deterioted.

Handbrake travel high.

Sump is corroded & leaking.

Pass 9 May 2009 73,774 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 73,774 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 69,181 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 69,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R BRAKE

Pass 22 May 2007 66,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,836 miles

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

HEADLAMP AIMS ON LOWER LIMIT

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

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

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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R425 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 62.5%.

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 R425 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 R425 NEB registered?

R425 NEB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R425 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 NEB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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