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S305 LFH

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,136 mi
Last recorded17,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 LFH
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 17,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 16,294 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,270 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 16,270 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

due to the rear brakes being bound on i was unable to fully assess the rear tyres and wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 15,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,515 miles

nsr tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,127 miles

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

nsr tyre is cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,931 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 12,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,769 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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S305 LFH is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S305 LFH, 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 S305 LFH registered?

S305 LFH is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S305 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 LFH shows 15 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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