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S611 LRW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 LRW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,673 miles

Child's booster seat fitted to offside rear but allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to under car at passenger footwell

oil lewel low

Fail 3 Jul 2013 137,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

under near side front passenger footwell, corrosion to floor pan

Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear tyres slightly perished

slight play in os of rack

Fail 14 Jun 2012 130,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

front tyres slightly perished

osr tyre tread slightly feathered

slight play in os of rack

Pass 13 Jun 2011 122,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres side walls perishing

both rear tyres feathered

exhaust system corroded

front & rear bumpers damaged

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,825 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn slightly

front no plate cracked

nsr s/absorber getting weak

osf road spring corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

slight play in os of rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 107,351 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished and worn

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,966 miles

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,583 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 75,946 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 69,903 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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S611 LRW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S611 LRW, 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 S611 LRW registered?

S611 LRW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S611 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S611 LRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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