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S511 OOV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 OOV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,102 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brake pads wearing low

O/S/F brake slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 65,041 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brakes have a slight bind

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,639 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear trayling arm bushes starting to lift but no play

covers over outer sills

slight damp patch front shockers

slight damp patch rear shockers

Fail 28 Mar 2008 51,101 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,923 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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S511 OOV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S511 OOV, 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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What year was S511 OOV registered?

S511 OOV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S511 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S511 OOV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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