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R780 RER

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 RER
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,574 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

VARIOUS INDICATORS STARTING TO DIS-COLOUR

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,170 miles

BLOW ON EXHAUST

N/S/R SHOCK WEAPING

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small chip in centre of screen

Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,257 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small chip in centre of screen

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,642 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,642 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,079 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,451 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 45,292 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 RER is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RER, 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 RER registered?

R780 RER is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R780 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 RER shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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