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S133 LFJ

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,574 mi
Last recorded38,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 LFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,506 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,789 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 27,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 27,932 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder close 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both fron tyres appear to be wearing prematurely on the inside edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,941 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,500 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,237 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 19,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,336 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,387 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 13,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 11,659 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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S133 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S133 LFJ, 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 S133 LFJ registered?

S133 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S133 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 LFJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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