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R594 WGY

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 WGY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 98,905 miles

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARMS ,CENTRE MOUNTING BUSHES WORN,SPLITTING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,062 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear radius arms,centre mounting bushes splitting

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low bald and thin on inner edge

spare tyre bulge in inner sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2006 85,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 85,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 79,129 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 79,129 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R594 WGY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R594 WGY, 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 R594 WGY registered?

R594 WGY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R594 WGY safe to buy?

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