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R929 CGP

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 CGP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,464 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,839 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,829 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,274 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,944 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,506 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,471 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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R929 CGP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R929 CGP, 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 R929 CGP registered?

R929 CGP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R929 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 CGP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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