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R508 LPG

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,535 mi
Last recorded129,535 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 LPG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 129,535 miles

front brake pads around 65% worn

handbrake on next to last notch

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

screen chipped

various body damage

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to both front chassis towing eyes

damage to front no plate, borderline to fail

Fail 14 Jan 2010 129,535 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to both front chassis towing eyes

damage to front no plate, borderline to fail

front brake pads around 65% worn

handbrake on next to last notch

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

screen chipped

various body damage

Pass 5 Jan 2009 123,927 miles

both front chassis towing eyes damaged

both rear trailing arms , fulcrum bushes worn , movement in both , both border line to fail

coolant low

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes and on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

front no plate damaged

screen chipped

slight distortion in both front brake discs

various body damage

wear on various seat belts

Fail 5 Jan 2009 123,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both front chassis towing eyes damaged

both rear trailing arms , fulcrum bushes worn , movement in both , both border line to fail

brake fluid low

coolant low

corrosion on both rear wheel brake pipes and on o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear

front no plate damaged

screen chipped

slight distortion in both front brake discs

various body damage

wear on various seat belts

Pass 17 Dec 2007 120,674 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 118,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 116,038 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 116,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R508 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R508 LPG, 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 R508 LPG registered?

R508 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R508 LPG safe to buy?

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