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R606 XSW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XSW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,136 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 47,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,474 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 45,018 miles

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter part twisted !

offside front outer cv gaiter beginning to seep grease !

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,018 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter part twisted !

offside front outer cv gaiter beginning to seep grease !

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 41,161 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 41,161 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,503 miles

N/S & O/S OUTER CV GAITERS ARE BADLY CRACKED.....

Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

N/S & O/S OUTER CV GAITERS ARE BADLY CRACKED.....

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,241 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 37,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,420 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 32,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,219 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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R606 XSW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R606 XSW, 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 R606 XSW?

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What year was R606 XSW registered?

R606 XSW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R606 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 XSW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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