1998 Rover 416 1.6L Petrol · R981 NEN
1998 Rover 416 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 96,004 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2009.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 416
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R981 NEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2008
- 96,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R981 NEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 416 (R981 NEN) between May 2006 and September 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R981 NEN Mileage History
- 30/05/200674,096 mi
- 25/05/200782,962 mi+8,866 mi
- 01/09/200896,004 mi+13,042 mi
- 02/09/200896,004 mi
Average of roughly 9,685 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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