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R589 LPG

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,088 mi
Last recorded69,088 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 LPG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,125 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 68,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,976 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,899 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,247 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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R589 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R589 LPG, 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

How do I check the history of R589 LPG?

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What year was R589 LPG registered?

R589 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R589 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 LPG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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