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S240 LPR

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 LPR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,255 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 50,282 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,663 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,317 miles

Front brake discs & pads wearing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,317 miles

Front brake discs & pads wearing

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,425 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 36,358 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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S240 LPR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S240 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.

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S240 LPR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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