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S104 MGD

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 MGD
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 61,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 53,536 miles

sump pourous

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,999 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,959 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to under body / discs lipped / oil leak to engine area / dampness to power pump area / play to rack area / rad corroded and breaking down

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,969 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,656 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 34,656 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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S104 MGD is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S104 MGD, 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 S104 MGD registered?

S104 MGD is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S104 MGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 MGD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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