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S524 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,988 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,949 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 53,949 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 47,296 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 42,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 42,620 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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S524 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S524 AJE, 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 S524 AJE registered?

S524 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S524 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 AJE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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