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R568 FAH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,352 mi
Last recorded90,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 FAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,352 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pipes rusting

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2010 89,897 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake pipes rusting

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2009 77,719 miles

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

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

nsf cv gaiter perished

osr brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 66,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,108 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,948 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R568 FAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R568 FAH, 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

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What year was R568 FAH registered?

R568 FAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R568 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R568 FAH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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