CarVerify

Free Car Check

R967 GCE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,878 mi
Last recorded84,878 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 GCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,878 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,300 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around tread face

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracking around tread face

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,825 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,084 miles

both rear tyres are old and cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,083 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are old and cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,342 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding very slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2008 67,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,785 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 66,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2007 65,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering resevoir cap missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering resevoir cap missing

Pass 14 Jan 2006 57,556 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R967 GCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R967 GCE, 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

How do I check the history of R967 GCE?

You can check the full history of R967 GCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R967 GCE registered?

R967 GCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R967 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R967 GCE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R967 GCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R967 GCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.