MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both cv boots very perished,want changing now! front pads very low see c/l 15112
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both cv boots very perished,want changing now! front pads very low see c/l 15112
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
vehicle wet when tested
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
both front c.v.gaitors perrished
child seat fitted to near side rear seat
exhaust corroded
front brake pads wearing low
hand brake travel
near side front tyre 2mm < advise replacement >
off side front tyre 2mm < advise replacement >
oil leaks
oiul around power steering pump and resivour
sill trims fitted
tested when wet
wind screen chipped
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
sills covers fitted
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R685 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R685 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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R685 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 February 1998.
Is R685 LPG safe to buy?
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