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R581 NKH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,041 mi
Last recorded92,041 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 NKH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,041 miles

Front No plate cracked

NS cv boot cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 92,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front No plate cracked

NS cv boot cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,837 miles

Handbrake travel long.

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside number plate light dull.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusted and limited in life.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,837 miles

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

Handbrake travel long.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Offside number plate light dull.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rusted and limited in life.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside wiper blade is too big for the windscreen in parked position

rear registration plate has started to delaminate

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 13 Feb 2009 86,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front registration plate has slight damage

nearside wiper blade is too big for the windscreen in parked position

rear registration plate has started to delaminate

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 73,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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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R581 NKH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R581 NKH, 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 R581 NKH registered?

R581 NKH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 July 1998.

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