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R87 NBD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 NBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer 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 cracked on but do not showing any cord. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front and offside front wheel binding.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer 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 cracked on but do not showing any cord. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,554 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,566 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,633 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,445 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,186 miles

front pads getting low.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 22,567 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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R87 NBD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R87 NBD, 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 R87 NBD registered?

R87 NBD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R87 NBD safe to buy?

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