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R102 LTA

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LTA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,426 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 70,467 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,036 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe/hubs/arms/shocks corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s/f+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorating.

rear suspension arms corroding.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 36,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe/hubs/arms/shocks corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

minor leak around rear exhaust.

n/s/f+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r trailing arm bush deteriorating.

rear suspension arms corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,169 miles

Front brake discs are slightly rusty.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,394 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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R102 LTA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R102 LTA, 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 R102 LTA registered?

R102 LTA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R102 LTA safe to buy?

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