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R460 XOF

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 XOF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 97,254 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod bushs starting to split

o/s/r radius arm bush splitting

under side of car very muddy

Fail 5 Oct 2007 97,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar link rod bushs starting to split

o/s head light aim on upper limit & will not adjust down any more

o/s/r radius arm bush splitting

oil leak from power steering pump area

under side of car very muddy

Pass 5 Oct 2006 92,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 84,759 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 84,756 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R460 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R460 XOF, 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 R460 XOF registered?

R460 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R460 XOF safe to buy?

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