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R658 GVV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 GVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 103,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,501 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 89,249 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 89,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 85,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside wiper blade is split

Fail 24 Feb 2009 85,579 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside wiper blade is split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,516 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 51,249 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 51,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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R658 GVV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R658 GVV, 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 R658 GVV registered?

R658 GVV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R658 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 GVV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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