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R578 GBD

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,539 mi
Last recorded93,539 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 GBD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,539 miles

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 758,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 75,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,284 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,994 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 64,990 miles

Please note the heat sheild on cat is loose † †Nearside tyre is freathering on outer egde

Fail 8 Feb 2006 64,911 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Please note the heat sheild on the cat is losse

n/s/f tyre is freathering on outter egde

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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R578 GBD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R578 GBD, 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 R578 GBD registered?

R578 GBD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R578 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 GBD shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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