MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump AREA ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak sump AREA ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
general surface corrosion
oil leak
slight hand brake travel
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both front & nearside rear tyres perished
both front tyres worn on inner edges (badly)
sill covers fitted
both front tyres perished and wearing low on inner edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge
offside rear tyre perished
slight imbalance to rear brakes
slight seepage from offside front inner c/v boot
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
sill covers fitted
Oil leak
sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
oil leak
sill covers ??
surface rust on exaust
sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to check outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R442 VSN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 R442 VSN, 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 R442 VSN registered?
R442 VSN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R442 VSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R442 VSN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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