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R89 FAH

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 FAH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 82,215 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 a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 76,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,740 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,401 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 62,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R89 FAH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R89 FAH, 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 R89 FAH registered?

R89 FAH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R89 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 FAH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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