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S130 LRF

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 LRF
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,183 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,180 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2011 88,342 miles

o/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2010 84,036 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 71,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 62,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,801 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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S130 LRF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S130 LRF, 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 S130 LRF registered?

S130 LRF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S130 LRF safe to buy?

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