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R463 LWV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 LWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,123 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,846 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,486 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,486 miles

rear arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,123 miles

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

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)

center exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,123 miles

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

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

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)

center exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,821 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,934 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear suspension radius arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,932 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear suspension radius arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre perished

both rear tyres slightley out of shape on inner edge

both wiper blades are split

drivers seat belt starting to fray

inner front brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside front inner c/v joint boot leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside front inner c/v joint boot leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,135 miles

offside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,135 miles

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

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

offside front inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators faded

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

both front tyres perrished

front brake discs worn

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust silencer holed and leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,125 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 43,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,464 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 39,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R463 LWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R463 LWV, 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 R463 LWV registered?

R463 LWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R463 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 LWV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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