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S268 LEG

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 LEG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,787 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,746 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s n/s/front tyres outer walls peirshed.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,333 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,599 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 93,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,050 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 86,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,468 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 81,468 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,508 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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S268 LEG is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LEG, 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 S268 LEG registered?

S268 LEG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S268 LEG safe to buy?

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