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R529 HJW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,234 mi
Last recorded33,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 HJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,234 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 33,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 30,481 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,517 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,445 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 20,936 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 18,820 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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R529 HJW 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 66.7%.

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 R529 HJW, 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 R529 HJW registered?

R529 HJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R529 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 HJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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