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S589 LEC

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 LEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,414 miles

Engine cooling fan not working (engine running hot)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front mirror missing

Rear brake application becoming uneven

Slight wiper marks nto front windscreen

park brake lever nearing end of working travel

Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine cooling fan not working (engine running hot)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside front mirror missing

Rear brake application becoming uneven

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wiper marks nto front windscreen

park brake lever nearing end of working travel

Pass 31 Oct 2009 86,923 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyre wall's split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,888 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,323 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 70,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,692 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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S589 LEC 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 55.6%.

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 S589 LEC, 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 S589 LEC registered?

S589 LEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S589 LEC safe to buy?

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