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R785 DWK

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,882 mi
Last recorded56,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 DWK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,882 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 56,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,095 miles

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

battery insecure

both front + n/s rear tyre treads 3mm

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

battery insecure

both front + n/s rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,113 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s front ABS ring cracked,light not on,suggest renew

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,907 miles

Battery insecure

n/s front ABS ring cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 53,882 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

n/s front ABS ring cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,503 miles

N/S front abs ring cracked.light works ok

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 52,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S front abs ring cracked.light works ok

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,814 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 50,814 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,367 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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R785 DWK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R785 DWK, 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 R785 DWK registered?

R785 DWK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R785 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 DWK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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