CarVerify

Free Car Check

R462 VSL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 VSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 105,134 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,143 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both haedlight lenses tarnishing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,808 miles

Front headlights poor condition

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,376 miles

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 54,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,054 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,674 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R462 VSL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R462 VSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R462 VSL?

You can check the full history of R462 VSL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R462 VSL registered?

R462 VSL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R462 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R462 VSL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R462 VSL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R462 VSL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.