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R691 GFU

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,422 mi
Last recorded82,422 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 GFU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,422 miles

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

front floorpans /inner sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 81,144 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front floorpans - inner jacking areas and nearside rear inner door shut

Pass 15 May 2014 79,497 miles

slight corrosion to front floor pans and nearside rear door shut

Pass 15 May 2013 78,230 miles

front suspention arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

minor damage to bodywork various places

near side front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2012 77,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,491 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge getting low on tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge getting low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,941 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 71,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,526 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

center exhaust poor condition

front number plate cracked

near side rear shockaborber slight leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,526 miles

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

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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R691 GFU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R691 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.

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What year was R691 GFU registered?

R691 GFU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R691 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 GFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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