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S234 GOJ

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 GOJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2012 106,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 103,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 99,374 miles

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)

both front floors slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

handbrake travel on limit

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damaged

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

offside number plate light dim

Pass 29 Sep 2009 95,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 90,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 84,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GOJ, 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 S234 GOJ registered?

S234 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S234 GOJ safe to buy?

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