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R398 LAP

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,865 mi
Last recorded100,865 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 LAP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 100,864 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,262 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,262 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING.

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,586 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 80,271 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 72,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,403 miles

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)

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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R398 LAP is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R398 LAP, 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 R398 LAP registered?

R398 LAP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R398 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 LAP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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