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R714 HGN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,526 mi
Last recorded96,526 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 HGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,526 miles

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 96,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,446 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from power steering pipe around steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside wheel arch areas at base corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from power steering pipe around steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside wheel arch areas at base corroding

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,082 miles

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

when in roller brake tester testing rear brakes abs trying to active

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,082 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

when in roller brake tester testing rear brakes abs trying to active

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 72,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,586 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,772 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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,677 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,119 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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R714 HGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R714 HGN, 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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What year was R714 HGN registered?

R714 HGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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