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S265 NES

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 NES
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,373 miles

n.s c.v gaiter cracking/o/s/f/spring corroded/rear springs corroded/front discs worn/o/s/r tyre getting low on edges/engine oil leaks/sills covered by plastic trims

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n.s c.v gaiter cracking/o/s/f/spring corroded/rear springs corroded/front discs worn/o/s/r tyre getting low on edges/engine oil leaks/sills covered by plastic trims

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,802 miles

cv botts cracking / front coil springs corroded / o/s/r shock damp / sills covered by plastic trims.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 10 Jun 2009 74,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

cv botts cracking / front coil springs corroded / o/s/r shock damp / sills covered by plastic trims.

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,583 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 61,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,769 miles

some play detected in steering components

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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S265 NES 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 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 S265 NES, 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 S265 NES registered?

S265 NES is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S265 NES safe to buy?

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