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S133 TPW

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 TPW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,669 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,652 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,334 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside & offside front floors/ out riggers corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,334 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside & offside front floors/ out riggers corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,093 miles

handbrake travel just to standard

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel just to standard

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,632 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight binding o/s n/s front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

front floor rusty

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 11 Dec 2009 66,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,983 miles

Both rear brake discs discoloured. pads worn.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,302 miles

Brake fluid level low, N/S/R footbrake efficiency lower than O/S. †Front tyres wearing at inner edges. †PAS heavy ???.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S133 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S133 TPW, 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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S133 TPW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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