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R86 LSF

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,558 mi
Last recorded71,558 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 LSF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,558 miles

Radiator in poor condition

Offside rear brake slight bind

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,999 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

Oil olss at engine area.

Rear radius arms pivot bushes start of cracking.

Rust area at nearside lower arch to sill.

Sills covered full exam not posible.

Slight bind at offside rear wheel.

Small leak at front and rear of exhaust

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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R86 LSF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R86 LSF, 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 R86 LSF registered?

R86 LSF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R86 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 LSF shows 4 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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