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R545 POB

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 POB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,325 miles

chips to screen

cv gaitors perished

front discs worn

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres on legal limit

plastic sill covers fitted

suspected corrosion behind sill covers

wipers split ends

Fail 21 Jan 2010 92,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chips to screen

cv gaitors perished

front discs worn

front shock absorbers damp

front tyres on legal limit

plastic sill covers fitted

suspected corrosion behind sill covers

wipers split ends

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,636 miles

nsr osr tyre slight going out of shape

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,196 miles

corrosion both rear wings and wheelarchs

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,795 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,786 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2006 63,096 miles

small amount of play in steering rack on o/s---front disc have quite deep wear ridge

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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R545 POB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R545 POB, 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

How do I check the history of R545 POB?

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What year was R545 POB registered?

R545 POB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R545 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R545 POB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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