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S762 LAR

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 LAR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,828 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,690 miles

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

advise rear brake service

Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise rear brake service

Fail 6 Aug 2010 77,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,651 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 76,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,900 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT/REAR ARM BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,561 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S762 LAR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S762 LAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S762 LAR registered?

S762 LAR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S762 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S762 LAR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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