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R542 WGX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,162 mi
Last recorded49,162 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 WGX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 47,758 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 47,758 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,878 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,108 miles

Joint on centre to rear exhaust pipe corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,350 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,129 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,297 miles

front number plate backing peeling away

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Apr 2008 30,069 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,849 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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R542 WGX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R542 WGX, 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 R542 WGX registered?

R542 WGX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R542 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 WGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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