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R960 POB

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,180 mi
Last recorded62,180 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 POB
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,532 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,367 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,206 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

n/s/f seat belt buckle to stalk operation stiff

rear suspension trailing arm main bushes starting to crack & unbond

surface rust on rear brake discs

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,984 miles

front brake discs worn - possibly to minimum thickness

front indicators starting to show white light

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes cracking/unbonding

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 47,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn - possibly to minimum thickness

front indicators starting to show white light

n/s driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear suspension trailing arm bushes cracking/unbonding

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,698 miles

both rear main suspension bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

pads not checked, discs wearing

sills not checked, covered

slight leak on power steering

Fail 25 Mar 2008 42,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear main suspension bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

pads not checked, discs wearing

sills not checked, covered

slight leak on power steering

Fail 19 Mar 2007 39,023 miles

1,front brake discs wearing †2,both front shock absorbers starting to leak †3,both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack & perish †4,n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed & tread close to limit

5,o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding †6,n/s/r suspension trailing arm main bush starting to crack & unbond †7,rear wiper blade split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,023 miles

1,front brake discs wearing †2,both front shock absorbers starting to leak †3,both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack & perish †4,n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed & tread close to limit

5,o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding †6,n/s/r suspension trailing arm main bush starting to crack & unbond †7,rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R960 POB is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R960 POB, 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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R960 POB is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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