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R271 LCE

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,687 mi
Last recorded87,687 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 LCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,687 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,687 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,519 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,497 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,013 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,438 miles

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

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

Offside rear handbrake has low effort

Rear exhaust box baffle's rattle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,848 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,479 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 59,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to wear

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 56,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 53,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 53,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R271 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R271 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 R271 LCE registered?

R271 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R271 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 LCE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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