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S119 ROT

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 ROT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,279 miles

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust rusty

front discs slightly poor

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

n/s/f outer cv boot cracked

power steering belt cracked

radiator poor condition but dry

slight front brake judder recorded

small chips in windscreen

small oil leaks

very slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,409 miles

brake hose ends slightly rusty

cv boots cracked

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

most of exhaust rusty

power steering belt cracked

slight engine gearbox and power steering oil leaks

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

small chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2009 96,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake hose ends slightly rusty

cv boots cracked

most brake pipes coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

most of exhaust rusty

power steering belt cracked

slight engine gearbox and power steering oil leaks

slight front brake judder recorded

slight play in front inner steering rack joints

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes covered in grease unable to check

auxillery belt slightly cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf cv boot cracked

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in sttering rack arms

Pass 12 Jun 2007 86,410 miles

all brke pipes slightly rusty. †slight play in off side steering rack end. †slight front brake judder.

Pass 25 May 2006 77,487 miles

n/s cv boot starting to crack

nail in o/s/f tyre and on 3mm

rad poor condition

slight oil leak from n/s drive shaft

some brake pipes coverd in grease

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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S119 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S119 ROT, 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 S119 ROT registered?

S119 ROT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S119 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 ROT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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