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R566 WGX

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 WGX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 118,542 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,278 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 115,278 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 115,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shocks damp

centre exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and pads on 3mm

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre on 2mm and smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

oil leak

rear number plate poor

tyre size 185/55/15

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,366 miles

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

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,357 miles

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no chords exposed

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,356 miles

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f floor pan corroded but not holed

n/s/f head lamp aim and pattern just visable

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear number plate dirty and poor condition

seat seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

under frame and suspesion serface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 101,356 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

n/s/f floor pan corroded but not holed

n/s/f head lamp aim and pattern just visable

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

rear number plate dirty and poor condition

seat seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

under frame and suspesion serface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2011 92,550 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,059 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,049 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,052 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 57,012 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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R566 WGX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R566 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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R566 WGX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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