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R556 LPG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,189 mi
Last recorded107,189 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 LPG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 96,705 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,923 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 85,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 77,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 63,505 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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R556 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R556 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 R556 LPG registered?

R556 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R556 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 LPG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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