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S298 DJW

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,395 mi
Last recorded53,395 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 DJW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,395 miles

drive belt badly cracked.coolant appears to be getting low.(possible leak)?

front disc inner surface edges slightly pitted/coroded.

n/s/f floor coroded.section of o/s main brake coroded at rear.

rhr door check strap adrift.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 53,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drive belt badly cracked.coolant appears to be getting low.(possible leak)?

front disc inner surface edges slightly pitted/coroded.

n/s/f floor coroded.section of o/s main brake coroded at rear.

rhr door check strap adrift.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 39,214 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 39,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S298 DJW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S298 DJW, 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 S298 DJW registered?

S298 DJW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S298 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 DJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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