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R281 LVC

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,880 mi
Last recorded117,880 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 LVC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 117,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

lower sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 117,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 104,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 104,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 91,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 91,489 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2009 76,997 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 76,997 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 64,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2008 64,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 51,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 51,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 37,363 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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R281 LVC is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R281 LVC, 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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R281 LVC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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