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S394 LNR

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,959 mi
Last recorded85,959 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 LNR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,959 miles

Nearside Rear indicator tape repaired

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,610 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear light slight crack

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,457 miles

slight exhaust blow backbox joint

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front washers are weak

oil leak p.a.s leak water leak gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,308 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 49,308 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,079 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 43,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 38,738 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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S394 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S394 LNR, 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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S394 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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