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R789 EGC

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 EGC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,196 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear service/park brake efforts low-advise further diagnosis/repair

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded/rear box slight leak

front and rear braking system components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,879 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,879 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 72,173 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,667 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight damage on trye sidewall nearside front

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,715 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

sligtht damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

crackin in tread offside rear tyre

small cut on side wall / nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,502 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,372 miles

near side rear brake not locking

slight damage on side wall of near side front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2006 64,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear brake not locking

slight damage on side wall of near side front tyre

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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R789 EGC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R789 EGC, 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 R789 EGC registered?

R789 EGC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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