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S268 GTM

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 GTM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,841 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,546 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs spliting

both sills covered in plastic trim

rear brakes slightly out of balance os low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,181 miles

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

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

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,291 miles

both center rear trailing arm bushs spliting

rear brakes slightly out of balance

screw in osr tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,661 miles

both rear cen ter trailing arm bushs worn

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,786 miles

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)

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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S268 GTM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S268 GTM, 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 S268 GTM registered?

S268 GTM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S268 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S268 GTM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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