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M16 TAG

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 TAG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2010 146,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 146,132 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 139,438 miles

slight corrosion bonnet no sharp edges

Fail 4 Sep 2009 139,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion bonnet no sharp edges

Fail 5 Sep 2008 131,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 131,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 122,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 122,426 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,249 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 110,249 miles

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

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

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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M16 TAG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M16 TAG, 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 M16 TAG registered?

M16 TAG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M16 TAG safe to buy?

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