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R448 FDL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 FDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,267 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight seapage of grease from o/s/f c/v boot

Fail 8 Apr 2015 56,266 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

sill covers fitted

slight seapage of grease from o/s/f c/v boot

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,774 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,634 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,293 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,290 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts in the side wall

Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,253 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre has cuts in the side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,064 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 49,013 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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R448 FDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 FDL, 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 R448 FDL registered?

R448 FDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R448 FDL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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