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S768 LNR

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,322 mi
Last recorded54,322 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 LNR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 54,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,928 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 51,970 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AUX BELT TEETH MISSING AND NOISE POWER STTERING BELT CRACKED

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP IN OIL

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S WIND REPETER DAMAGED AND INOP

O/S/F SIDE LIGHT BULB DIM

Pass 18 May 2006 48,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 40,487 miles

AUXILLARY BELT AND POWER STEERING BELT CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

OFFSIDE WING DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

VEHICLE FITTED WITH OUTER SILL COVERS

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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S768 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S768 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 S768 LNR registered?

S768 LNR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S768 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 LNR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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