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R985 WOM

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,528 mi
Last recorded197,528 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 WOM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 197,528 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 197,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 184,311 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 184,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 170,156 miles

near side rear brake check

Pass 19 Mar 2010 155,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 142,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 130,066 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 130,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 118,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 103,844 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 103,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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R985 WOM 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 66.7%.

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 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 R985 WOM, 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 R985 WOM registered?

R985 WOM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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