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R527 LCE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 LCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,994 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 106,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 106,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 100,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 96,273 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,472 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,368 miles

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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R527 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver 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 R527 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.

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What year was R527 LCE registered?

R527 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R527 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 LCE 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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