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R586 GKN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,146 mi
Last recorded91,146 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 GKN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody rusting showing signs of age

Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,616 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,567 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,578 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,717 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise small pin holes in o/s outer c/v gator

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,554 miles

advise n/s o/s/f outer c/v gators have minor pin holes

advise o/s/f tyre has minor cracks

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,406 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,966 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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R586 GKN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R586 GKN, 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 R586 GKN registered?

R586 GKN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R586 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 GKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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