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R531 GFU

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,079 mi
Last recorded84,079 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 GFU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,079 miles

handbrake a little high

Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,361 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,138 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BUSH SPLITTING.

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND - N/S/R.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 61,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,797 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 54,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R531 GFU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green 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 R531 GFU, 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 R531 GFU registered?

R531 GFU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R531 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 GFU 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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