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S718 LSO

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 LSO
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 87,216 miles

exhaust deteriorated at front & slight leak off exhaust gases

nearside front metal brake pipe masked with excessive grease unable to check properly

Fail 13 Aug 2008 83,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside front brake binde

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,155 miles

offside front brake binde

Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,189 miles

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

air filter box insecure +no filter

Pass 16 Aug 2006 75,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

bottom of radiator starting to rot /fuel +brake pipes masked with underseal +oil /rear brake inbalance on effort nearside low /front brake inbalance on effort nearside low 21 percent

Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,873 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust front corroded not excessive

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded,(unable to check properly due to excessive underseal)

unable to check metal brake pipes properly due to excessive underseal.

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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S718 LSO is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S718 LSO, 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 S718 LSO registered?

S718 LSO is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S718 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 LSO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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