MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear arm bush splitting
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear arm bush splitting
Rear tyres worn on inner edges, raised tread
bit of play in steering rack
both rear tyres worn raised tread areas
nearside front brake pipe corroding
nearside front suspension shock absorber damp
nearside front tyre 2.5mm on edges
nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush seperating
nearside rear suspension shock absorber damp
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front suspension shock absorber damp
offside front tyre 2.5mm inner edge
offside rear suspension radius arm large bush cracking
offside rear suspension shock absorber damp
parts of exhaust system rusting
rust ocurring nearside rear wheel arch
rust ocurring offside rear wheel arch
small stonechips to windscreen
some undercutting to front brake discs
bit of play in steering rack
both rear tyre treads worn raised tread area
nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush seperating
nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm
offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
parts of exhaust system starting to rust
rust ocurring nearside rear wheel arch at front
sill covers fitted
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
undercutting to front brake discs
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm
bit of play in steering rack
both rear tyre treads worn raised tread area
nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush seperating
offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
parts of exhaust system starting to rust
rust ocurring nearside rear wheel arch at front
sill covers fitted
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
undercutting to front brake discs
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deep cracking
both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
hint of dampness to both front suspension struts
nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush seperating
nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
offside rear suspension radius arm large bush cracking
sill covers fitted
slight undercutting to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deep cracking
both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
both rear shock absorbers slightly damp
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
hint of dampness to both front suspension struts
nearside rear suspension radius arm large bush seperating
nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area
offside front brake pipe starting to corrode
offside rear suspension radius arm large bush cracking
sill covers fitted
slight undercutting to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
bit of play in steering rack
both rear suspension shock absorbers slightly damp
both rear tyres wearing inner edges
deep cracking both front outer constant velocity joint boots
hint of dampness to both front suspension struts
nearside rear radius arm large bush splitting
nearside rear tyre worn raised tread area
offside rear radius arm large bush cracking
sill covers fitted
slight undercutting to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
bit of play in steering rack
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deep cracking
nearside rear radius arm large bush splitting
offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
parts of exhuast system rusting
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bit of play in steering rack
both front outer constant velocity joint boots deep cracking
nearside rear radius arm large bush splitting
offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
parts of exhaust system rusting
small stonechips to windscreen
some brake pipes furring
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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R766 GBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 R766 GBE, 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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R766 GBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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