MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front drive shaft boots perished
crack in n/s front A B S ring
wear on both front brake discs
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front drive shaft boots perished
crack in n/s front A B S ring
wear on both front brake discs
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
some deterioration of n/s rear lower suspension arm rear bush.
windscreen damaged in zone b.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bad splits in power steering pump drive belt
heavy wear on both front brake discs
rear number plate condition poor
windscreen damaged in zone b
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 LUT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R52 LUT, 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 R52 LUT registered?
R52 LUT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 19 March 1998.
Is R52 LUT safe to buy?
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