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R266 GHU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,278 mi
Last recorded29,278 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 GHU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,278 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Aug 2012 29,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,675 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 28,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,153 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,279 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R266 GHU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R266 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R266 GHU registered?

R266 GHU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R266 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 GHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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