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S552 OFR

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 OFR
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 123,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 19,340 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,926 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 110,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 101,227 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 93,990 miles

some corrosion noted to rear steel brake pipes †some wear noted to rear suspension mounts

Fail 21 Mar 2007 93,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

some corrosion noted to rear steel brake pipes †some wear noted to rear suspension arm mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,534 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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S552 OFR is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S552 OFR, 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 S552 OFR registered?

S552 OFR is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S552 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 OFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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