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R42 PAP

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,147 mi
Last recorded35,147 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 PAP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,789 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,977 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 31,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,280 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,477 miles

front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded at unions

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,279 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

metal wheel fitted to nearside front (others alloy)

offside rear tyre slightly perrished on sidewall

wiper blades smear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 27,464 miles

O/S/F brake caliper stained, no leak under pressure.

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,464 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F brake caliper stained, no leak under pressure.

O/S/R tyre perishing

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,957 miles

All road wheels corroded

All suspension parts rusting

Exhaust in poor condition

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

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

All road wheels corroded

All suspension parts rusting

Exhaust in poor condition

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

O/S/R brake effort slightly low

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,428 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,367 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight leak from power steering pipes [reservoir area].

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,468 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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R42 PAP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R42 PAP, 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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R42 PAP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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