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S255 EOK

1998 Rover 418

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,302 mi
Last recorded102,302 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 EOK
MakeRover
Model418
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,302 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,178 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,173 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight cracking o/s/rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,645 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 62,144 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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S255 EOK is a 1998 Rover 418 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S255 EOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S255 EOK registered?

S255 EOK is a 1998 Rover 418, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S255 EOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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