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R652 EAN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,186 mi
Last recorded59,186 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 EAN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2014 59,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing inner edges

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

misting of oil to both front shock absorbers

misting of oil to both rear shock absorbers

oil leaks

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,186 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres wearing inner edges

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

misting of oil to both front shock absorbers

misting of oil to both rear shock absorbers

oil leaks

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leaks

Fail 20 Dec 2013 51,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre out of shape

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,604 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2011 47,418 miles

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

uneven wear front tyres

uneven wear rear tyres,N/S advanced wear

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,381 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,701 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s headlight protector damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 40,009 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,009 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,227 miles

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

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

imbalance to rear brakes

power steering pump and high pressure hose appears oily

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,919 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front tyre appears soft.

Power steering pipe from pump appears oily.

Uneven wear to both front tyres.

nail in tyre

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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R652 EAN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R652 EAN, 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 R652 EAN registered?

R652 EAN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R652 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 EAN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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