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R58 NDY

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 NDY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,201 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion on brake pipes to offside rear flex hose & offside rear wheel cylinder

some corrosion to offside front floor near subframe mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2010 85,021 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

screw in offside rear tyre tread

sill covers fitted at time of test

some corrosion on brake pipes to offside rear flex hose & offside rear wheel cylinder

some corrosion to offside front floor near subframe mounting

Pass 28 Jan 2009 78,301 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,004 miles

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

both registration plates started to delaminate.

oil leak from around oil filter area.

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,004 miles

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

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

both registration plates started to delaminate.

oil leak from around oil filter area.

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 67,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,325 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 61,285 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

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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R58 NDY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue 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 R58 NDY, 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 R58 NDY registered?

R58 NDY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R58 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 NDY 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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