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R724 LPG

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,512 mi
Last recorded83,512 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 LPG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,438 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,438 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,813 miles

see documents attached

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

see documents attached

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,049 miles

both rear shock absorbers are damp

offside rear trailing arm bush is starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers are damp

offside rear trailing arm bush is starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe bushes starting to perish but not to excess at present

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe bushes starting to perish but not to excess at present

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,576 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 50,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 45,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres heaverley cracked on walls but not showing inner cord at present 185/55R15V

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,653 miles

both front tyres heaverley cracked on walls but not showing inner cord at present 185/55R15V

Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 37,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

child seat has been removed from nearside rear seat so i could lift seat to find lap belt

high level brake light complete unit has been removed

offside front and rear tyres cracking on walls but not to excess at present 185/55R1582V

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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R724 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R724 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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R724 LPG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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