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S289 ODD

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 ODD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,776 miles

advise shoulder wear to o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,638 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise shoulder wear to o/s/r & n/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,021 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,021 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,699 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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S289 ODD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S289 ODD, 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 S289 ODD registered?

S289 ODD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S289 ODD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 ODD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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