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R716 HGN

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 HGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,887 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside steering rack gaitor perished

power steering pipes damp

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,463 miles

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

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

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

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

dampness around power steering pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,348 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,741 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,807 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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R716 HGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R716 HGN, 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 R716 HGN registered?

R716 HGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R716 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 HGN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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