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R764 LCE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 LCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 98,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s.r. tyre worn low on outer edges

rear shocks seem weak ??

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,801 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s.r. tyre worn low on outer edges

rear shocks seem weak ??

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,015 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section has slight blow

Fail 11 Jul 2011 94,015 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section has slight blow

Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,912 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 69,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,631 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R764 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R764 LCE, 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 R764 LCE registered?

R764 LCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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