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S235 LFJ

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,801 mi
Last recorded70,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 LFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,801 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,801 miles

O/S/R tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2005 60,185 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 60,185 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear trailing arm bushes cracking

baffels noise in back box and slight blow around joint to centre

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S235 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S235 LFJ, 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 S235 LFJ?

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What year was S235 LFJ registered?

S235 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S235 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 LFJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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