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R502 DWX

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,406 mi
Last recorded81,406 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 DWX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2015 81,406 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,162 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,194 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,194 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,252 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,329 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bit of play osf steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,260 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,995 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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R502 DWX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 R502 DWX, 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 R502 DWX registered?

R502 DWX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R502 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 DWX 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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