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R272 LVV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 LVV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 51,669 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 51,192 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,961 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,441 miles

exhaust cooroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,052 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,661 miles

slight run out on n/s/f brake disc

Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,526 miles

offside front tyre low

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,913 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,730 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,136 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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R272 LVV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R272 LVV, 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 R272 LVV registered?

R272 LVV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R272 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 LVV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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