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S234 ENM

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 ENM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,290 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,538 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,178 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,766 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 36,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,405 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,405 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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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S234 ENM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S234 ENM, 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 S234 ENM registered?

S234 ENM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S234 ENM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 ENM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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