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R909 LWO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,856 mi
Last recorded50,856 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 LWO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inside front disc rusting

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,367 miles

front brake discs rusty inside faces.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,468 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front floors starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside door mirror glass small crack

offside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to 2mm

radiator starting to rust

rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 6 May 2009 43,962 miles

radiator starting to corrode

front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 May 2008 42,520 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,071 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front brake pads are 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

nearside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

small stonr chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,369 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R909 LWO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R909 LWO, 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 R909 LWO registered?

R909 LWO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R909 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 LWO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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