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R766 GBE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,099 mi
Last recorded107,099 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 GBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,099 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 107,099 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 103,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,324 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,550 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,733 miles

Offside rear arm bush splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 85,397 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,397 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,158 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,041 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 69,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,021 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 63,021 miles

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?

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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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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