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R550 UAL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 UAL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,013 miles

radiator corroded (not part of test).

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

spare tyre found deflated.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,013 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

alternator drive belt worn (not part of test).

nail in tread of the rear o/side tyre.

radiator corroded (not part of test).

rear wiper blade worn (not part of test).

spare tyre found deflated.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,332 miles

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED.ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT WORN.LOWER SECTION OF RADIATOR CORRODED.N/SIDE & O/SIDE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING.

Fail 19 Sep 2007 65,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

alternator drive belt worn.

brake fluid level low.

n/side & o/side rear suspension trailing arm bushes splitting.

n/side reverse light not working.

radiator lower section corroded.

spare tyre deflated.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 54,333 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 54,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak at rear of engine

exhaust frontpipe corroded and starting to blow

front bumper damaged

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

n/side rear tyre perished

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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R550 UAL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R550 UAL, 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 R550 UAL registered?

R550 UAL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R550 UAL safe to buy?

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