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R448 LCE

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,831 mi
Last recorded73,831 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 LCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,831 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 73,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,029 miles

Advise front wiper blades

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

Nearside front tyre has outer damage on side walls

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 63,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine whines

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,926 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,073 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,198 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,198 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

both front cv gatiers perished

play to steering rack

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

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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R448 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R448 LCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R448 LCE registered?

R448 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R448 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 LCE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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