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R579 FBE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 FBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside headlights poor images

offside rear brake binding

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,901 miles

Nearside & offside front indicatoars faded

Nearside & offside headlights poor images

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,540 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside headlights poor images

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,263 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 71,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not done

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,063 miles

rear exhaust blowing

wiper blades

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,516 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 65,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 62,952 miles

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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R579 FBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R579 FBE, 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 R579 FBE registered?

R579 FBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R579 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 FBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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