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S468 ROT

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,876 mi
Last recorded85,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 ROT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,876 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges ( o/s/f bald )

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,500 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,289 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,529 miles

both front tyres 2mm on inner egde

both outer c.v gaitors perrished

both rear trailing arm bushes perrished

exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre slightly out off shape

oil leak

rear axle bushes perrished

sill trims fitted

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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S468 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S468 ROT, 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 S468 ROT registered?

S468 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S468 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S468 ROT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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