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R941 TSL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 TSL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 106,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 103,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 103,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 102,114 miles

n/s front tyre getting near the limit and slight cracking on side wall

Fail 28 May 2015 102,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front tyre getting near the limit and slight cracking on side wall

Pass 22 May 2014 99,048 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 96,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 96,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 90,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 87,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,434 miles

o/s front floor starting to corrode treat asap

poor engine running

poor rear brake performance

Fail 20 May 2008 80,619 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 76,544 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 72,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 72,390 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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R941 TSL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R941 TSL, 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 R941 TSL registered?

R941 TSL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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