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R711 LOD

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,859 mi
Last recorded102,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 LOD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,859 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,859 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,524 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 95,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 90,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 86,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 81,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,747 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 64,499 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 64,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R711 LOD 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 75%.

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 R711 LOD, 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

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What year was R711 LOD registered?

R711 LOD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R711 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 LOD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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