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R595 KNJ

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,423 mi
Last recorded62,423 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 KNJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 62,423 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 62,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,728 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 60,707 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front lower wings slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/door shut/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,110 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,850 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,104 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,200 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,058 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 34,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R595 KNJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R595 KNJ, 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 R595 KNJ registered?

R595 KNJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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