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R443 VSN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 VSN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 107,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damage

rear bumper inscure

rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 107,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damage

rear bumper inscure

rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 99,078 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 98,887 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2008 89,513 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

covered sills

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,103 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,854 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

plastic skirts on sills

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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R443 VSN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R443 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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R443 VSN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R443 VSN safe to buy?

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