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R596 RWP

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,996 mi
Last recorded113,996 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 RWP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/doorstep. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, doorstep and wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,667 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise headlamp polish

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2015 102,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,471 miles

both front springs corroded, both sides front steering arm has a slight play, both sides front linkage bushes slightly worn, front and rear underbody has surface rust

both sides rear inner sills and o/s/r quarter panel has filler, handbrake lever high, rear brake pipes have underseal, both front track rod end dust covers slightly worn, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly worn, both front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Aug 2014 99,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front springs corroded, both sides front steering arm has a slight play, both sides front linkage bushes slightly worn, front and rear underbody has surface rust

both sides rear inner sills and o/s/r quarter panel has filler, handbrake lever high, rear brake pipes have underseal, both front track rod end dust covers slightly worn, n/s/f CV gaitor slightly worn, both front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess

Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess

Fail 3 Aug 2012 93,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,335 miles

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

brake discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 69,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,205 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 59,514 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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R596 RWP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R596 RWP, 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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R596 RWP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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