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R378 OEG

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 OEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 90,035 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 86,664 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 86,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine slightly noisy

gearbox and engine mounts slight deterioration

hard corossion offside front floor pan

minor roughness/noise to nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

offside rear arch has body repairs

oil leaks

slight corossion to exhaust joints

Pass 21 Apr 2012 78,181 miles

Corrosion at offside rear wheel arch close to excessive.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,670 miles

Nearside cv boot deteriorated.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 67,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,238 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,630 miles

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

slight deterioration to rear reg plate

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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R378 OEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R378 OEG, 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 R378 OEG registered?

R378 OEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R378 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 OEG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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