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S138 AGT

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 AGT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,077 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 91,077 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 81,881 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,793 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 64,729 miles

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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S138 AGT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,590cc 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 S138 AGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S138 AGT registered?

S138 AGT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S138 AGT safe to buy?

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