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R662 RCW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,585 mi
Last recorded63,585 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 RCW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,585 miles

exhaust corroding

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,585 miles

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

exhaust corroding

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 61,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 56,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,776 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,775 miles

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,794 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2010 46,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 46,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,058 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,971 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 31,971 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front washer jets weak and washer liquid smells bad,both front headlamp beam patterns starting to defuse,slight blow from back box to centre pipe joint,oil leak from cam cover.

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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R662 RCW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R662 RCW, 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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R662 RCW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R662 RCW safe to buy?

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