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S146 LPO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 LPO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,682 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,627 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s front to rear brake pipe beginning to show signs of corrosion

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,436 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 43,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,912 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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S146 LPO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S146 LPO, 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 S146 LPO registered?

S146 LPO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S146 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 LPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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