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S237 LPR

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,887 mi
Last recorded72,887 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 LPR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

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

both front floors have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,953 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front floor has surface corrosion

Nearside mirror glass secured by tape

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 66,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front floor has surface corrosion

Nearside mirror glass secured by tape

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,235 miles

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak from filter housing area

oth rear trailing arm bushes splitting

plastic sill covers fitted restricting corrosion assesment

surface corrosion on both front brake disc outer faces

Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front outer driveshaft boots perrished

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak from filter housing area

oth rear trailing arm bushes splitting

plastic sill covers fitted restricting corrosion assesment

surface corrosion on both front brake disc outer faces

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,196 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 46,306 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 46,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,710 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,701 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,955 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 31,440 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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S237 LPR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S237 LPR, 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 S237 LPR registered?

S237 LPR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S237 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 LPR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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