MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,620 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
discs corroded
surface corrosion bodywork and underbody
tyres perished / cracking in tread
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front bumper damaged but not exposing sharpe edges
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R229 LCE, 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 R229 LCE registered?
R229 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 March 1998.
Is R229 LCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 LCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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