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S262 DFM

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 DFM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2008 98,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyre sizes 185/55/15,rear tyres & spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,n/s front tyre approx 25% worn.

service brake efficiency 59%. handbrake efficiency 25%. Front brake discs may require attention before next test.Number plate lights working but a bit poor.

Pass 6 May 2008 98,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 185/55/15,rear tyres & spare wheel tyre approx 2/3 worn,o/s front tyre approx 1/3 worn,n/s front tyre approx 25% worn.

service brake efficiency 59%. handbrake efficiency 25%. Front brake discs may require attention before next test.Number plate lights working but a bit poor.

Pass 8 May 2007 91,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads over 1/2 worn (approx) †o/s outer brake pad 3/4 worn (Approx) †rear brakes adjust †exhaust blowing on front pipe by flexible pipe

o/s outer sill top middle part nasty rust blister †o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split †front & rear tyre sizes 185/55/15 †o/s & n/s outer cv boots cracking

Pass 10 May 2006 82,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

tyre sizes front and rear 185/55/15 †n/s front tyre inner edge wearing †rear brakes adjust †

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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S262 DFM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S262 DFM, 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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S262 DFM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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