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S202 UEG

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

45,868 mi
Last recorded45,868 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 UEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,868 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper split.

windscreen damaged outside swept area.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear wiper split.

windscreen damaged outside swept area.

windscreen wipers appear too small.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,925 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 37,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,597 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 30,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front abs rings cracked

n/s/f tyre inner wall showing signs of cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2005 27,260 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 27,260 miles

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

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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S202 UEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S202 UEG, 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 S202 UEG registered?

S202 UEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S202 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 UEG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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