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R778 DGN

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 DGN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

o/s/r tyre sidewall crack

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,691 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 3 Sep 2007 43,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,614 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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R778 DGN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R778 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 R778 DGN registered?

R778 DGN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R778 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 DGN shows 6 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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