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R326 LDL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,925 mi
Last recorded88,925 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 LDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 88,925 miles

brake fluid level is slightly low

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s headlamp aim is weak and high

os/r tyre is badly worn on inner edge and has a screw in tread at side

rear radius arm bushes are deterioated and have slight play

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2012 88,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake fluid level is slightly low

front brake pads are worn thin

o/s headlamp aim is weak and high

os/r tyre is badly worn on inner edge and has a screw in tread at side

battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,815 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has cuts in tread

Fail 11 Feb 2011 85,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has cuts in tread

Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,440 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre tread on limit.badly worn on inner edge.

power steering fluid level low.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,023 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,431 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 70,371 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes unbalanced (just within limits)

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,010 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 65,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R326 LDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 R326 LDL, 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 R326 LDL registered?

R326 LDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R326 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 LDL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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