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S144 RDA

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 RDA
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,806 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres cracking on side and tread wall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,569 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side and tread wall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,296 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread wall

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,162 miles

splitting in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,031 miles

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

trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,835 miles

alternator belt splitting

Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,835 miles

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

alternator belt splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,055 miles

off side front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,051 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,097 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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S144 RDA is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S144 RDA, 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 S144 RDA registered?

S144 RDA is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S144 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 RDA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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