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R987 FKN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FKN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,617 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 58,615 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 58,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 58,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill end cap weak

Offside sill end cap weak.

both sill backings weak

unable to check outer sills due to trim.

Fail 31 May 2022 58,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill end cap weak

Offside sill end cap weak.

both sill backings weak

unable to check outer sills due to trim.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 56,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill backing excess rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap excess rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill top excess rust. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excess rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end cap excess rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,900 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill top / outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 51,932 miles

wipers in poor condition.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 51,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers in poor condition.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,065 miles

Battery insecure

slight weap n/s outer cv boot.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 49,065 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

slight weap n/s outer cv boot.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,367 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,915 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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R987 FKN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R987 FKN, 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 R987 FKN registered?

R987 FKN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R987 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 FKN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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