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S452 DSG

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,989 mi
Last recorded104,989 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 DSG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 104,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 93,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 85,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 81,766 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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S452 DSG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S452 DSG, 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 S452 DSG?

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What year was S452 DSG registered?

S452 DSG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S452 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 DSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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