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S652 AJE

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 AJE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,075 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,327 miles

n/s parking brake effort on minimum

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,960 miles

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

surface rust on nearside and offside front floor pans.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,365 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 46,051 miles

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

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

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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S652 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S652 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S652 AJE registered?

S652 AJE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S652 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S652 AJE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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