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R714 LWV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,420 mi
Last recorded55,420 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 LWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 55,420 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,674 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,051 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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R714 LWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R714 LWV, 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 R714 LWV registered?

R714 LWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R714 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 LWV shows 18 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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