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R530 KPD

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 KPD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 60,865 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 60,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 59,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 58,608 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2023 58,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Actual reading 1.125 (limits 0.970 - 1.030) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 56,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,140 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 51,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 47,802 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 47,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 45,525 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight dampness around both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 May 2016 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 41,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 38,419 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 38,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,767 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 34,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 32,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 30,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 28,597 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 28,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,978 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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R530 KPD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 R530 KPD, 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 R530 KPD registered?

R530 KPD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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