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R780 GBE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,774 mi
Last recorded118,774 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 GBE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 118,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 85,403 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,194 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 89,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,463 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,991 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,196 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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R780 GBE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R780 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R780 GBE registered?

R780 GBE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R780 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 GBE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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