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R779 OGC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 OGC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,099 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,176 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 49,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,945 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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R779 OGC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R779 OGC, 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 R779 OGC registered?

R779 OGC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R779 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 OGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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