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S208 LPY

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,992 mi
Last recorded41,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 LPY
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 35,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,125 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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S208 LPY is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S208 LPY, 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

How do I check the history of S208 LPY?

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What year was S208 LPY registered?

S208 LPY is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S208 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 LPY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S208 LPY have outstanding finance?

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