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R93 DAX

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 DAX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 66,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,590 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,448 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 58,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 56,043 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,043 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 53,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2008 49,361 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 49,361 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 46,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,604 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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R93 DAX is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R93 DAX, 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 R93 DAX registered?

R93 DAX is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R93 DAX safe to buy?

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