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R532 POH

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 POH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 103,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 102,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 95,105 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 91,497 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,192 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,904 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 90,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,212 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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R532 POH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R532 POH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R532 POH registered?

R532 POH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R532 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 POH shows 9 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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