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S298 ONR

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,908 mi
Last recorded122,908 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 ONR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 122,908 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 122,908 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 111,317 miles

condition of exhaust system

grease to all brake pipes inspection limited

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 101,705 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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S298 ONR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

S298 ONR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S298 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 ONR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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