MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise rear no plate slightly deteriated
advise sump rotten and leaking oil
advise rear no plate slightly deteriated
advise sump rotten and leaking oil
as previous test. cert.no. 484555006395
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
corrosion on offside rear outer sill, tailgate hinge mounts, offside rear roof & front floor pans.
front no plate damaged
handbrake travel long
rear no plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S142 FAF is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S142 FAF, 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 S142 FAF registered?
S142 FAF is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S142 FAF safe to buy?
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