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R701 WLA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,798 mi
Last recorded34,798 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 WLA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,436 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,325 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,540 miles

low effort from o/s rear foot brake

rear suspension arm bushes are split

Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

low effort from o/s rear foot brake

rear suspension arm bushes are split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,252 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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R701 WLA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R701 WLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R701 WLA?

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What year was R701 WLA registered?

R701 WLA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R701 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 WLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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