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S415 LRW

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 LRW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,209 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 60,101 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,995 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,938 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 59,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/deteriorated

Offside Front tyre perished/deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished/deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre perished/deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre perished/deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,652 miles

Nearside Front tyre hairline cracks

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

Offside Front tyre hairline cracks

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

Rear windscreen wiper split

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,989 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,550 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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S415 LRW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S415 LRW, 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

How do I check the history of S415 LRW?

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What year was S415 LRW registered?

S415 LRW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S415 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S415 LRW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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