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S43 LNR

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,007 mi
Last recorded38,007 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 LNR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 38,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 35,934 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,965 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,062 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 26,871 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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S43 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S43 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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What year was S43 LNR registered?

S43 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S43 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 LNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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