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R53 NNR

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 NNR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 66,134 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,133 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,230 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

full wheel covers fitted no full inspection of brakes and front wheels possible

general corrosion starting on vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2010 63,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes heavily greased

full wheel covers fitted no full inspection of brakes and front wheels possible

general corrosion starting on vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,072 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 59,280 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,981 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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R53 NNR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R53 NNR, 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 R53 NNR registered?

R53 NNR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R53 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 NNR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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