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R761 DGN

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 DGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 43,164 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 43,164 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 41,846 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,680 miles

n/s rear suspension arm bush is split † †n/s frorn tyre is very worn

Fail 25 May 2007 39,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear suspension arm bush is split † †n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,680 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT

Fail 16 Jun 2006 37,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE SPLIT

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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R761 DGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R761 DGN, 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 R761 DGN registered?

R761 DGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R761 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 DGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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