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R759 DGF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 DGF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,146 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 87,146 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to test both outer body sills due to covers

Pass 7 Feb 2008 75,211 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 75,211 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,615 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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R759 DGF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R759 DGF, 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 R759 DGF registered?

R759 DGF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R759 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 DGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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