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ELZ 4759

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,113 mi
Last recorded54,113 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4759
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,113 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dampness around steering pump

Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,982 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,149 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

slight side wall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005
Fail 12 Dec 2005 27,690 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limits (2 mm)

front brakes squealing

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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ELZ 4759 is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELZ 4759, 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 ELZ 4759 registered?

ELZ 4759 is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ELZ 4759 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 4759 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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