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R714 WRN

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 WRN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R TYRE DAMAGED

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,024 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 116,006 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,101 miles

Drivers door opening handle insecure

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 108,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 108,270 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 100,976 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 97,248 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 93,826 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 89,035 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,812 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2006 85,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

oil leak

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 WRN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

R714 WRN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R714 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 WRN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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