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S121 NEC

1998 Rover 416

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 NEC
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,490 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow on center section of exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,848 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow on center section of exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,220 miles

front discs worn

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Fail 20 Dec 2007 53,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front discs worn

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,012 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 47,004 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Clutch pedal pad missing

Front discs worn & in poor condition

N/s/r service brake low performance

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 41,585 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front discs worn

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Slight blow on rear section of exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2005 41,585 miles

Front discs worn

Rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Slight blow on rear section of exhaust

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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S121 NEC is a 1998 Rover 416 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S121 NEC, 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 S121 NEC registered?

S121 NEC is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S121 NEC safe to buy?

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