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S252 OEO

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 OEO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,565 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 74,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust section corroded.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,321 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,844 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant radiator deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake slightly tight

n/s wiperblade slightly split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,451 miles

N/S/F and both rear tyres 3mm

radiator core deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,471 miles

exhaust system rusty, rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,628 miles

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

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

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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S252 OEO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S252 OEO, 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 S252 OEO registered?

S252 OEO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S252 OEO safe to buy?

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