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S251 LEC

1999 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 41671,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 LEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 103,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,204 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,494 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,266 miles

srs air bag lamp not illuminating on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,265 miles

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

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

srs air bag lamp not illuminating on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,483 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,321 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,920 miles

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 10 Jan 2012 82,919 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,663 miles

small leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,024 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 78,023 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,202 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,437 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 73,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 70,212 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,359 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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S251 LEC is a 1999 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,424 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 S251 LEC, 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 27 years old, this Rover 416 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S251 LEC registered?

S251 LEC is a 1999 Rover 416, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S251 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 LEC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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