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S335 LFJ

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 LFJ
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,382 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wing slightly damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wing slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,484 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front bumper damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,530 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,156 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,156 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,461 miles

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

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

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

radiator deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,782 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to perish/deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,782 miles

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to perish/deteriorate.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,017 miles

oil leak.

slight fluid weep around power steering system.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 54,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres starting to wear thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish. †

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteirorate.

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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S335 LFJ 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S335 LFJ, 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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S335 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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