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R442 VSN

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 VSN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 106,720 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 106,497 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2017 68,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 67,814 miles

general surface corrosion

oil leak

slight hand brake travel

Pass 9 May 2015 66,607 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 65,186 miles

both front tyres perished and wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2013 63,403 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 61,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 58,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,819 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,010 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,863 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,138 miles

oil leak

sill covers ??

surface rust on exaust

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,361 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,904 miles

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.

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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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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R442 VSN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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