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R441 LAP

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 LAP
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,122 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)

slight leak from both rear dampers and nearside front damper

Fail 22 Jun 2015 97,122 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak from both rear dampers and nearside front damper

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,395 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split

Front brake discs lipped, pads low thickness

O/S outer CV boot deteriorating

Slight leak from N/S/F damper

Slight leak from both rear dampers

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,886 miles

Nearside front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,716 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,813 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R441 LAP 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 84.6%.

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 R441 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 R441 LAP registered?

R441 LAP is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R441 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R441 LAP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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