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R946 VLD

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,250 mi
Last recorded51,250 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 VLD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside correded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis and suspension components across underbody and heavily advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 51,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis and suspension components across underbody and heavily advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various chassis and suspension components across underbody corroded and heavily advised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,481 miles

under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 May 2019 50,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 50,284 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,007 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 49,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2015 49,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,938 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 May 2014 48,913 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 48,336 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 47,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 47,634 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 46,931 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 46,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2009 45,472 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f track rod arm inner joint

Pass 20 May 2008 44,616 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2008 44,613 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 43,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 43,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 41,707 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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R946 VLD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R946 VLD, 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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R946 VLD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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