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R574 XOF

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 XOF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,443 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers very badly perishing

Coolant contaminated with oil (possible headgasket failure)

Engine and gearbox oil leak

Front exhaust pipe corroded

Front washers poor

N/S/R footbrake just within limits

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

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

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

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

O/S wiper blade split at edges

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

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

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

PAS pipes and pump weeping

Radiator core missing

Fail 27 May 2009 83,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All exhaust mounting rubbers very badly perishing

Complete exhaust very badly corroded

Coolant contaminated with oil (possible headgasket failure)

Engine and gearbox oil leak

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

Front washers poor

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

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

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

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

O/S wiper blade split at edges

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

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

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

PAS pipes and pump weeping

Radiator core missing

Pass 24 May 2008 81,069 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low & discs lipped & worn

rear exhaust mount starting to split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 75,507 miles

rear number plate

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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R574 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R574 XOF, 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 R574 XOF registered?

R574 XOF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R574 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 XOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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