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S259 GKO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,584 mi
Last recorded53,584 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 GKO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,584 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 53,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,050 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,507 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Exhaust rear silencer fouling chassis leg

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 34,829 miles

Exhaust rear silencer fouling on tyre when jacked up

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,829 miles

Exhaust rear silencer fouling on tyre when jacked up

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,648 miles

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

x4 tyres poor sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 11,258 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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S259 GKO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S259 GKO, 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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What year was S259 GKO registered?

S259 GKO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S259 GKO safe to buy?

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