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R497 MOK

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

20,165 mi
Last recorded20,165 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 MOK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 20,165 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 18,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 18,059 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 18,052 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch slipping

Fail 17 Oct 2023 18,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch slipping

Fail 16 Oct 2023 18,030 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted inside out

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 17,505 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 17,484 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly cracking on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking on edges of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak of the engine ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

signs of wet to both rear shockabsorbers

the o/s/r foot brake performance has passed but may require attention - there is a slight bind to the brake

the o/s/r foot brake performance has passed but may require attention - there is a slight bind to the brake

the o/s/r tyre is deformed

wiper blades do clear the screen but could be better

Fail 10 Mar 2017 13,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak of the engine ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

signs of wet to both rear shockabsorbers

the o/s/r foot brake performance has passed but may require attention - there is a slight bind to the brake

the o/s/r foot brake performance has passed but may require attention - there is a slight bind to the brake

the o/s/r tyre is deformed

wiper blades do clear the screen but could be better

Pass 11 Mar 2016 11,061 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,028 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,922 miles

offside front, offside rear & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,810 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,662 miles

front registration plate begining to deteriorate

Fail 24 Feb 2012 10,661 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front registration plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,462 miles

center exhaust heat sheald looes

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,301 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,118 miles

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

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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R497 MOK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R497 MOK, 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 R497 MOK registered?

R497 MOK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R497 MOK safe to buy?

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