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R498 RUY

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,820 mi
Last recorded29,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 RUY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,820 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 29,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 25,844 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,817 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted .Unable to inspect outer sills.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,817 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted .Unable to inspect outer sills.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,642 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,961 miles

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 29 Feb 2008 22,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 22 Feb 2007 21,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,177 miles

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

plastic trims covering sills,obstructing visual check.

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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R498 RUY is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R498 RUY, 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 R498 RUY registered?

R498 RUY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R498 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 RUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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