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R946 CGT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 CGT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,084 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,729 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 61,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low handbrake effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 19,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,229 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 17,831 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 17,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 16,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,202 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,847 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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R946 CGT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R946 CGT, 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 R946 CGT registered?

R946 CGT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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