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R679 BPU

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 BPU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 89,017 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,705 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded (boarder line)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,541 miles

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded (boarder line)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,022 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 66,440 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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R679 BPU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R679 BPU, 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.

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What year was R679 BPU registered?

R679 BPU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R679 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R679 BPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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